SEKO Logistics has expanded its e-commerce capabilities with the purchase of a majority stake in strategic partner Omni-Channel Logistics.
The two companies said they had “enjoyed a highly successful and growing partnership” since Omni-Channel Logistics was launched in Australia in early 2014.
Kai Lincoln, who will continue to lead the company for cross-border e-commerce and global e-commerce returns, said: “As a start-up business in 2014, we recognised the importance of having a reputable global brand behind us.
“SEKO gave us that credibility and the two-way partnership we have enjoyed since has enabled us to become a global e-commerce force with an amazing team of individuals and a technology
Mark White, SEKO Logistics’ chief commercial officer, said: “This is a significant investment for SEKO Logistics and solidifies our relationship with what we see as the industry’s leading cross-border eCommerce team.
“As we continue to invest in market expansion focusing on cross-border eCommerce and returns, the big winners will be our clients as we continue to push shipping and technology boundaries to a new level for retailers, pure-play etailers, marketplaces and platforms,”
SEKO added that its e-commerce services will be further enhanced by its new strategic partnership with Hermes Germany.
The company has also announced a spate of senior appointments over the last few weeks.
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