This agreement opens up new lanes and services for Summit as they will now be able to offer customers faster transit times and more reliable connections from origins such as Hefei, Wuhu, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Taizhou, Zhangjiagang, Nantong, Taicang, and Suzhou. Kaitong services these ports with a network of six feeder services per week along the Yangtze River with capacity of up to 250 TEU per vessel.
'We are very excited about forming this partnership with Kaitong', said Robert A. Agresti, President of Summit Logistics International. 'Their expertise in this region strengthens Summit's network in China, and provides our customers with a seamless service. Since both of our companies utilize the same operating system, customers will have full visibility of their shipments and the confidence of knowing their cargo will be transshipped safely and securely.'
In addition to operating transportation feeders, Kaitong also offers warehousing and distribution services, and is a ranked as one of the Top 100 of Freight Forwarders and Customs House Brokers in China.
