Specifically, this acquisition will complement the FedEx
portfolio offering and includes:
•45 operational branches and approximately 145 distribution
points;
•Approximately 770 vehicles and trailers;
•Logistics and distribution, which consists of a wide range of
products and services;
•A ground distribution network that provides day-definite
transportation for small packages and heavyweight shipments; and
•Approximately 9,000 employees across Brazil.
The integration of the logistics, distribution and express
businesses of Rapidao Cometa will be achieved in phases over a
period of 18 to 24 months after closing and will result in an
extensive and competitive FedEx network and portfolio throughout
Brazil.
Rapidao Cometa is one of the largest logistics solutions
providers in Brazil. The company offers a variety of high
quality integrated air/freight transportation and logistics
solutions, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
certificates.
Rapidao Cometa has the capacity to reach more than 5,300
locations and serves all states of Brazil, in addition to more
than 220 countries around the world, by way of an operational
agreement with FedEx.
Rapidao Cometa currently has more than 17,000 clients, who are
served by approximately 770 vehicles and trailers and
approximately 9,000 team members nationwide and handles more
than 12 million deliveries per year, through its strategic
network made up of 45 branches and approximately 145
distribution points across Brazil. |