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Cambodia has developed into an important logistics location in recent years. With its strategic location on the Gulf of Thailand, it offers important access to the sea routes of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. The region's main logistics centres are located in the capital Phnom Penh and the port of Sihanoukville. Both road and rail networks are continuously being expanded to facilitate the movement of goods.

The local IFB office was established in 1998 on the main street of Phnom Penh and has become one of the leading companies for imports to Cambodia thanks to perfect documentation and customer care. The service portfolio also includes worldwide sea freight shipments as well as large volumes of air freight. Transport services to and from neighbouring markets, including Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, are also handled by the local experts.

China is considered one of the largest and fastest growing logistics locations in the world. It has an extensive road, rail and inland waterway network that facilitates the movement of goods domestically and across borders. China has impressive infrastructure, including major seaports such as Shanghai and Shenzhen, which are among the busiest in the world. With a strong manufacturing industry and a huge domestic market, China offers huge demand for logistics services.

With over 30 offices, China is the region with the most IFB locations. Numerous experts provide local support with various import and export services, as well as customs clearance and warehouse services.

Hong Kong is a global logistics hub and one of the most important trading centres in Asia. Thanks to its geographical location, which makes it an important gateway between China and the world, Hong Kong has a prominent role in the international movement of goods. The Port of Hong Kong is one of the largest container ports in the world and is known for its efficiency and reliability. Locally, it offers a well-developed infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art airport and a well-developed road and rail network.

Established in 1994, IFB-Air offers competitive consolidation rates with firm capacity on reliable carriers to worldwide destinations. In addition to the specialised air freight services, IFB HongKong offers versatile other import and export services. In addition to Asia, the services offered cover all European countries and inland destinations, including Switzerland, Austria and all Eastern European countries as well as the USA.

India is considered one of the fastest growing economies in the world, located at the tip of the Indian Ocean in the geographical centre of the Eastern Hemisphere. It has several major seaports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkatta, which provide important access to global markets and trade routes in all directions. It has extensive road and rail infrastructure to transport goods to different parts of the country.

IFB India was established in early 2001 and focuses mainly on NVOCC activities, container leasing, projects as well as logistics. Our head office is centrally located in the south of Mumbai, the commercial heart of the city. It is in close proximity to our customers, shipping line representatives and the customs office.

Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands and offers a unique geography that presents both challenges and opportunities for the logistics industry. Major seaports such as Jakarta, Surabaya and Medan, as well as smaller ports, facilitate trade with other regions. Indonesia is rich in natural resources and has growing consumer demand, in addition to investing in the development of its logistics infrastructure, including road network expansion and the construction of new seaports.

IFB Indonesia was founded in Jakarta in June 2002, and a branch office was opened in Bandung at the beginning of February 2003. The service portfolio includes domestic inter-island transports and truck transports to all parts of Indonesia, as well as breakbulk and RoRo services. The local colleagues specialise in retail and FMCG transports, including warehousing and distribution services.

Strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a modern trading country and offers a wealth of business opportunities. Modern seaports such as Port Klang in the centre, Tanjung Pelepas and Pasir Gudang in the south, and Penang in the north provide important access to global trade routes. Malaysia also has well-developed road and rail networks that facilitate internal transport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is also one of the best international airports in Malaysia.

IFB Malaysia's office was established on 18 October 1996 and is headquartered in Central Malaysia (Port Kelang). As your business grows, we continuously work to handle every aspect of your shipping requirements with care to grow with you.

Mongolia, a sparsely populated region in Central Asia, faces unique challenges and opportunities as a logistics location. Mongolia has a well-developed rail network that provides connectivity to China and Russia. Due to the rich deposits of mineral resources such as coal and copper, Mongolia offers potential for the export of raw materials.

IFB has been operating in Mongolia since 1993 and ensures the provision of a rail and truck transport network in the vast landlocked country of Mongolia. In addition, we handle multimodal transports by ship, rail and truck from all over the world to Mongolia. Combined with our in-depth knowledge of customs regulations and requirements in both China and Mongolia, we offer convenient, reliable and efficient solutions for all shipments to the region. Local colleagues also have a thorough understanding of product handling specifications during transport, due to the unique weather conditions during the long winter period.

Myanmar is rich in cultural history and has opened up to international trade in recent years, making it an emerging logistics hub. Major seaports such as Yangon and Thilawa provide access to Indian Ocean trade routes. Myanmar is investing in infrastructure development, including road network expansion and seaport upgrades. Locally, consumer demand and the number of foreign investments are growing, which increases the potential for the logistics industry.

Since 2014, IFB has also been represented in Myanmar with a local office.

Singapore is a major hub for international trade and is considered one of the world's leading logistics locations. With one of the busiest seaports in the world and a state-of-the-art airport, Singapore offers a first-class infrastructure for the movement of goods. The country has a strategic location at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula and acts as a gateway to emerging markets in Southeast Asia. Singapore is known for its efficiency, reliability and advanced logistics services.

The IFB office in Singapore was founded in 1990 and specialises in transporting shipments to and from some of the most difficult places in the world. Among other things, the local experts help with truck and rail transports to Central Asia and the CIS states. The two local offices are ISO 9001 certified and thus stand for effective quality practices.

Taiwan, an island in the Western Pacific, is an important logistics location in East Asia. Advanced seaports such as Kaohsiung and Keelung already play an important role in international trade. Taiwan has a well-developed infrastructure, including an efficient road and rail network. In addition, investments are being made in new technologies and innovations to further improve logistics efficiency. Taiwan is known for its electronics and high-tech industries.

IFB Taiwan office was established in Taipei in 1982 with the aim of developing deep sea services from Taiwan to Europe. Today, IFB is one of the leading international freight forwarders in Taiwan with offices in 3 major cities. The service portfolio includes triangular shipments, weekly consolidations and project transshipments of all kinds.

Thailand is located in the middle of Southeast Asia and borders several important neighbouring regions such as Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia. A well-developed road network and modern infrastructure facilitate the transport of goods within the country and to neighbouring areas. At the same time, Thailand has a long coastline along the Gulf of Thailand. The port of Bangkok, Laem Chabang, is one of the largest and busiest container ports in the region. It offers excellent connections to international sea routes and enables efficient transport of goods by ship. With numerous airports, Thailand is also attractive for air freight transport.

IFB Thailand was founded in 1987 and focuses mainly on the forwarding business in general and on projects in particular. In addition, sea and air freight as well as logistics services are offered. It´s certified as Multimodal Transportation Operator (MTO) and Customs Specialist. The local experts are specialised in handling automotive parts and accessories.

Vietnam is an emerging market in Southeast Asia and has developed into a promising logistics location in recent years. Major seaports such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong along Vietnam's extraordinary sea coast play a significant role in trade with the region and the world. Vietnam is investing in developing its logistics infrastructure, including road and rail network expansion and port upgrades. Locally, the manufacturing industry is growing and a variety of products such as electronics, textiles and agricultural products are exported.

IFB Vietnam was founded in 1994 and has since established itself in the region. There are now offices in the north, centre and south of Vietnam. Specialised local services include project handling, inland transport, packing and warehousing.

Belgium is an outstanding logistics location in Europe with a strategic position between the major markets of Western Europe and Africa. The country has an excellent transport network, including roads, railways, inland waterways and ports, which enables smooth connections to international trade. Belgian ports, in particular the port of Antwerp, are among the largest and most important transhipment centres for maritime trade in Europe. They offer first-class infrastructure and logistics services.

Since its foundation in 2005, IFB Belgium has specialised in the maritime transport of general cargo (LCL) and full containers (FCL) to and from the Far East. In addition, numerous other shipping, transport and logistics services (FCL, LCL, RoRo, Breakbulk) can be offered to any other destination worldwide. IFB BELGIUM PLC is also a customs agent. We prepare all customs documents ourselves in Antwerp and Zeebrugge, resulting in a smooth handling of your entire shipment. As everything is handled by our own staff, we can react more appropriately and quickly.

France benefits from its central location in Western Europe and offers excellent connections to important markets. The port of Le Havre is the largest container port in France and plays a significant role in maritime trade, and the port of Marseille-Fos is the most important port in the Mediterranean sea. France has a well-developed rail network and a dense motorway network that efficiently supports the transport of goods.

IFB France was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Paris, in the heart of Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle Airport. We are the experts in shipping goods to and from the Far East. In addition, we are also responsible for, among other things, the delivery and collection of consignments with our own fleet of vehicles throughout France.

Germany is an outstanding logistics location and is known for its efficient infrastructure, state-of-the-art technologies and first-class transport connections. It benefits from its geographical location in the middle of Europe and borders nine countries, providing direct connections to important markets. The Port of Hamburg and Frankfurt Airport are major transshipment hubs for maritime trade and air freight in Europe.

IFB Germany was founded in 1983 and has its headquarters in the heart of Hamburg. We specialise in international sea, air transport and logistics. After more than 40 years of presence, we are now an important partner of the major airlines and shipping companies in this sector. In addition, we are a certified member of the Amazon Service Provider network and a reliable partner for your e-commerce business.

Poland has developed into a significant logistics location in Europe. With its central location in Central Europe, the country offers a strategically favourable position for international trade. Poland has a well-developed transport network that includes roads, railways and inland waterways. Polish ports, such as the port of Gdansk, are important hubs for maritime trade in the Baltic Sea.

IFB Poland was founded in 2010 and has grown rapidly since then. 7 local offices provide support in transport by sea or air to and from the Far East. In addition, there are various consolidation services as well as warehousing services (sampling, labelling, etc.).

Spain is located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, making it a strategic location for international trade. The ports of Valencia and Barcelona serve as important transhipment hubs in the Mediterranean, and along with Madrid-Barajas airport provides easy access to South America and other global markets. Spain has also established itself as a leading logistics market in Europe in recent years.

IFB Spain was founded in 1995 and focuses mainly on transport to and from the Far East. Own offices and a wide network of agents allow IFB Spain to offer the best services and solutions for any transport, customs, warehousing and logistics need for our clients.