The company has been focusing on this area for many years, primarily because of Shtokman Gas Field Development.
Located in Murmansk, Panalpina will concentrate on provision of services to the leading international and Russian companies that will include seismic companies, drilling contractors, supply and support vessel operators, oilfield service and supply companies, engineering companies and off-shore construction companies, the company writes in a press-release today.
-We are confident that with our strong market position in air and ocean freight combined with a focused approach to logistics and supply chain management solutions and extensive local knowledge, Panalpina will establish itself as the leading player in this strategic area», says Stefan Karlen, Managing Director of Panalpina Russia.
The Panalpina Group operates a close-knit network with some 500 branches in over 80 countries. Panalpina employs 13,500 people worldwide.
