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National Air Cargo Investing Resources to Expand Presence in Asia
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Company creates sales team and adds toll free numbers program
National Air Cargo is investing resources to expand the company's
presence in Asia as part of its strategic plan to enhance growth and develop
new business opportunities in the Asian marketplace. The company recently
formed a dedicated sales team for Asia and added toll free phone numbers that
will be maintained for extended hours through a dedicated call center based
in Kuala Lumpur.
"This investment is based on our significant growth in the Asian
marketplace which has grown by approximately 50% in just the last year
alone," Alan White, regional director, Pacific Rim, National Air Cargo said.
"We are confident that this allocation of corporate resources will provide us
with a significant return on our investment in this emerging global
marketplace."
The new sales team will be directed by Mr. White, who heads all National
Air Cargo's operations in Asia. Hari Subramaniam has been reassigned from
Dubai to India to lead the sales efforts there. Haryati Nordin has been hired
to assist sales efforts in the commercial and charter markets and will be
based in Kuala Lumpur. Also joining the new sales team is Walter Edwards as
Business Development Manager and Keiko Takatsu who will serve in the capacity
of account executive; both will be based in Japan. Martha Chung has been
hired as a Sales Support Executive and will be based in Seoul, Korea, where
she will manage the local National Air Cargo office and provide all servicing
for the country's shipping clients.
National Air Cargo also launched a toll free number program to provide an
added level of convenience for customers who need to schedule a transport or
a pick-up delivery. Calls to the new number will be directed to the call
center in Kuala Lumpur. The call center will be staffed with trained
associates that will be able to manage calls in various languages. The toll
free numbers will provide convenience for customers to contact National Air
Cargo from anywhere in Asia and schedule shipping, track deliveries, or
utilize any of the company's many freight forwarding services.
The toll free numbers are:
- Japan: 010 800 6860 4655
- Korea: 001 800 6860 4655
- India: 000 800 600 1152
- Philippines: 00 800 6860 4655
- Singapore: 800 6860 4655
- Thailand: 001 800 6860 4655
"We are very excited to add these resources to expand our footprint in
Asia and we look forward to continued growth in this exciting marketplace,"
White concluded.
About National Air Cargo:
Since 1991, National Air Cargo has provided high quality and efficient
freight forwarding services for many military and industrial customers. The
company offers airlift operations with appropriate aircraft with payload
options ranging from four tons to 250 tons to countries throughout the world.
About National Airlines
Founded in 1985, National Airlines currently operates three long range
intercontinental 45 ton capacity jet freighters. National Airlines is based
in Ypsilanti, MI and operates scheduled and on demand cargo charter services.
Contacts:
Ben Roberts/Earl Wells
e3communications
+1-716-854-8182
SOURCE: National Air Cargo
CONTACT: Ben Roberts or Earl Wells, both of e3communications,
+1-716-854-8182
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