Aussie style is key differentiator for new forwarder network

摘要

American Worldwide Agencies (AWA), a global network of freight forwarders and agents based in Long Beach, Calif., recently announced that it has grown exponentially since launching its service last year. The core markets addressed by the forwarder are in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. This niche, says AWA, is huge, but underdeveloped. "Australia's growth certainly looks promising as it works to control its spending and cost of living," notes AWA CEO Andrew Scott. "In fact, Australia's economy will likely grow stronger with the recent Australian dollar (AUD) drop of 10 percent, and it will need to adjust even more to be in line with the global markets." According to Scott, the region's mining boom on exports will help, but it's having an effect on importers. "As Australia's population expands, they're sourcing more and more goods from the U.S. and other regions, so the supply chain is key," he says.