With all the innovation and growth in air cargo happening in the Gulf region (see also CFG’s article on Flying Whales in this week’s NewsMail), it makes more than good sense to ensure that, as industry advisors, you operate out of a local base there. SASI World had long set its sight on the region – in fact “since the very beginning of the company”, according to its press release, and recently realized its goal with the opening of its first regional office in the UAE, in partnership with long-established IAS – Inter Aviation Services, which has been active in Dubai since 1997. The Dubai Airport Free Trade Zone was chosen as its location, and IAS’ Niels Boelens is the regional representative for SASI World in the UAE, reporting to Peter Lonsdale.
SASI World’s CEO, Stan Wraight, stated at the opening, that: “It was only natural to open the office and it’s long overdue. The original plan was to open earlier, but the global pandemic slowed that down. Our commitment to the region is unquestioned, and we are extremely happy to make this announcement of our partnership with IAS, who also have decades of Gulf experience as well.”
Jacques Heeremans, CEO of IAS, commented: “IAS and SASI World have been associated in various ways over the years, and this representation of their services locally will assist both companies’ clients as we move forward. The need for a broad-based portfolio of value-added logistic services and knowledge is a must for any company to succeed going forward.”
