Centre Point Logistics to support Hellmann's growth

Dubai, July 17, 2011:- Dubai based, Centre Point Logistics (CPL) and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a leading global logistics providers, have inked an agreement to support Hellmann's contract logistics operations in the UAE. The agreement was signed by Saleh Saeed Lootah, Chairman, CPL, and Madhav Kurup, CEO Middle East, Hellmann. "We are glad to be a partner of choice for well established and respected global logistics' players. Our agreement with Hellmann who offer many specialist industry solutions, has proven to deliver a competitive advantage with focused, field-tested and reliable business practices to further enhance our capabilities in providing the most competitive and efficient support to our global clients," said Saleh Lootah.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics provider with a network of 16,500 employees in 443 branches across 157 countries. The agreement will enable Hellmann to utilize CPL's two-million square feet Logistics Hub located in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), which offers integrated services to saves resources, time and money while adding value to partners and clients through enhanced efficiency and competitiveness. "Over the years, we have forged strong relationships with leading asset based local service providers who can compliment our strategy in contract logistics solutions " said Kurup. " we are glad to work with CPL to further enhance our capabilities in the UAE and continue to deliver unique quality and customized solutions in the logistics industry," he added.

With its strong supply chain focus and specialist Automotive, Fashion, Oil, Gas, pharmaceuticals, Chemical and Marine solutions, Hellmann's operations in the Gulf region has been a great success in providing safe and efficient distribution of a broad variety of goods which includes raw materials, finished and consumer goods, machinery, documents and foodstuffs. Dubai's strategic location and state-of-the-art infrastructure has been vital to serve the needs of growing trade, export and transportation of goods in the Middle East region; the agreement between CPL and Hellmann will further strengthen Hellmann's UAE and Middle East operations, known for speed, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

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About Centre Point Logistics
Centre Point Logistics (CPL) adds value to Dubai's competitive position in the global logistics sector through asset based innovative and proactive solutions offered to local and international third-party logistics (3PLs) providers. CPL's two million square feet logistics hub, located at Jebel Ali Free Zone, offers integrated logistics support services from warehousing, transportation, technical and skilled labor, to equipment, and other operations management.

CPL adds value through strategic partnerships with 3PLs across the logistics industry to save resources, time and money, providing multi-national customers with competitive world-class services in the region.

For more information on Centre Point Logistics (CPL) please visit www.cpluae.com

About Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
The iconic Hellmann geese, taken from the Hellmann family crest, demonstrates the company's rise from a one-man delivery service in 1871 to a global logistics provider that today has a network of 16,500 employees in 443 branches across 157 countries.

Hellmann's focus on expertise and creating teams of professionals dedicated to meeting the challenges of one specific industry, Hellmann has raised the bar for the logistics industry worldwide. Moreover, Hellmann's investment in an extensive warehouse network, to provide temporary storage and just-in-time deliveries has proven to measurably reduce inventory costs to clients worldwide.

Innovation has always been a cornerstone of Hellmann, from set the standard for customized solutions to a state-of-the-art global data network and constantly updated IT systems that allow customization of solutions even further to accommodate each individual customer, and each particular shipment or project around the world.

For more information on Hellmann Worldwide Logistics please visit www.hellmann.net

For further information, please contact:
Sija Soman, S.S. Lootah Group
Tel: 04 2099327
Mobile: 05 02116290
e-mail: sija@sslootah.com