Emerging Markets Creating Access to New Opportunities
Emerging markets are driving Agility helps customers tap into a global growth changing global economy Emerging markets are growing three times faster than the world’s Agility is a world leader in emerging market logistics, serving developed economies. They are both major export hubs and new major multi-nationals that are expanding their international centers of consumer spending. McKinsey & Company reports that footprint, and helping small and medium enterprises as they tap by 2025, annual consumption in emerging economies will rise to into growing consumer demand in these dynamic markets. $30 trillion - nearly half the global total. 1 2
Agility emphasizes on-the- ground decision making and local knowledge. Agility knows not all emerging markets are the same. Its advantage is recognizing and understanding the things that distinguish different markets. The Agility culture gives local management the flexibility to act fast and make decisions that are critical in fluid operating environments. Agility develops and relies on local talent and teams with intimate knowledge of the logistics and regulatory landscape. Agility is one of the only industry leaders with roots in an emerging market Over 20,000 employees in more than 100 countries, empowered local management. Agility is a publically listed company It’s about experience. Agility was built on emerging on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market. markets business. Agility got its start as a local warehousing company in Kuwait, The Agility network connects emerging economies to the global economy transformed itself into a regional logistics provider in the Middle East, then expanded its footprint to become a global supply chain services leader with a network in more than 100 countries. Today, Agility is one of the few industry leaders with Europe 29 Countries roots outside Europe and the United States. Its heritage gives 145 Offices 3,000 Employees it a unique perspective on the challenges companies face in Americas Asia Pacific 24 Countries 24 Countries emerging markets. 104 Offices 160 Offices 1,500 Employees Middle East & Africa 7,900 Employees 23 Countries 80 Offices 8,600 Employees 3 3 4
Customer Challenges Working in How Agility Reduces Risk Emerging Markets Strong understanding of local regulations and relationships with local authorities. Proactive Dense, ambiguous, or inconsistently approach to securing correct documentation applied regulations, complex bureaucratic in advance. Committed to compliance with processes, delays at customs international regulations like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act (UKBA) Connectivity challenges related to Creativity in finding effective routes and infrastructure modes of transport to move goods Ever-present need for talented, Experienced logistics professionals with a professional, and customer-oriented strong understanding of the local market Agility manages uncertainty and human resources reduces risk in emerging markets Security considerations, supply chain A safety-oriented approach, and ability to resilience in parts of the world that are respond quickly to external events to minimize Emerging markets logistics can be challenging, so selecting often at higher risk for natural disasters disruptions or political change the right logistics partner is critical. Agility helps customers mitigate the risks of working in emerging markets. Challenges of managing a diverse set of Strong supplier relationships, project suppliers management capabilities, and systems and technology support Fast-changing cost structures, escalating Well-established network in emerging markets, labor and property prices commitment to helping customers manage costs, and proven ability to provide innovative solutions Strained capacity Existing investments in capacity, strong local relationships to scale as needed, and track record of “building to suit” investments for major customers Finding a logistics partner who truly “gets Can-do attitude, flexibility in tailoring it” – not just during the good times, but also solutions to individual customer needs, and when things get tough a deeply held belief in personal service 5 6 5
BRICs, frontier markets and other fast-growing economies: Agility is there Agility invested billions to build and acquire the assets that make it a logistics leader today in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa. Agility’s commitment has helped it grow to be one of the five largest logistics players in China, where it operates an extensive domestic distribution network and handles huge export volumes. In India, Bangladesh Russia 1982 1993 Pakistan 2001 Agility is one of the industry’s top three providers, combining a vast domestic footprint with cross- Chittagong, Dhaka Moscow, St. Petersburg, border forwarding capabilities. Agility ranks in the top five forwarders in Brazil and has a strong Faisalabad, Islamabad, Yekaterinburg Karachi, Lahore, Multan, 10,000 square meters presence in oil and gas logistics in Russia. Agility is the largest Peshawar, Sahiwal, Sialkot Local strategic partnerships for warehousing 150 employees 64,000 square meters integrated logistics provider in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia 2004 140 employees 700 employees India 1998 Dammam, Jeddah, Jubail, Agility has invested heavily in the next generation of high- Riyadh, Yanbu Ahmedabad, Bangalore, China 1987 Kuwait 1979 growth markets and built a solid foundation in vibrant frontier 40,000 square meters Chennai, Hyderabad, Kandla, Mumbai, Mundra, New 390 employees Beijing, Chongqing, Dalian, markets. Doha, Mina Abdullah, Delhi, Pune Foshan, Futian, Guangzhou, Sulabiya Hong Kong, Jiangmen, 300,000 square meters 700,000 square meters Kunshan, Nanjing, Ningbo, Turkey 2004 1,340 employees Qingdao, Shanghai, Shantou, 4,800 employees Shenyang, Shenzhen, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Shunde, Suzhou, Tianjin, Mersin, Silopi Wuhan, Xiamen, Xian, Zhongshan, Zhuhai Iraq 22,000 square meters 2003 200,000 square meters 100 employees Basra, Baghdad, Erbil 1,290 employees Colombia 1999 27,500 square meters Barranquilla, Bogota, Vietnam 120 employees 1994 Buenaventura, Cali, Lebanon 2004 Cartagena, Medellin, Santa Marta Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City Beirut 41,000 square meters 35,000 square meters 4,000 square meters 900 employees 250 employees 130 employees Mexico 1984 Egypt 2008 Philippines 1979 Campeche, Guadalajara, Alexandria, Cairo Mexico City, Monterrey Bataan, Cavite, Cebu, 43,000 square meters Local strategic partnerships Davao, Manila, Subic Bay for warehousing 300 employees 36,000 square meters 50 employees 300 employees UAE 2003 Brazil 1921 Abu Dhabi, Dubai Indonesia Campinas, Curitiba, 1992 Guarulhos, Manaus, Recife, 110,000 square meters Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Sao Bali, Balikpapan, Bandung, 1,600 employees Oman Paulo, Campinas,Salvador, 2004 Cirebon, Jakarta, Jogyakarta, Vitoria Medan, Semarang, Solo, Muscat Surabaya Local strategic partnerships for warehousing 20,000 square meters 12,000 square meters 330 employees 460 employees 250 employees Uganda 2010 Chile Papua New 2006 1989 Guinea Entebbe, Kampala, Malaba Iquique, Santiago 26,000 square meters Local strategic partnerships Lae, NLB, Port Moresby for warehousing 2012 150 employees Operations Start Date 1,500 square meters 60 employees 200 employees Presence in Major Cities 1989 Kenya Sri Lanka Thailand Malaysia 2008 1992 1985 Argentina 1976 # of employees Malaba, Mombasa, Nairobi Colombo Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Cambodia 2010 Chonburi, Prachinburi Malacca, Penang, Petailing Buenos Aires, Campana, Local strategic partnerships Warehousing 90,000 square meters Jaya, Port Kelang, Shah Alam Ezeiza, Rosario 14,000 square meters for warehousing Phnom Penh 41,000 square meters 275 employees 9,000 square meters 30 employees 910 employees Local strategic partnerships 570 employees for warehousing 230 employees 7 10 employees
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