UTi: News Updates




	Advance Security Filing (10+2) UTi would like to update you on the latest information regarding the 10 + 2 Importer security filing. The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act (SAFE Port) signed by the President and into Law October 2006, sets standards to enhance the visibility of the supply chain for targeting purposes by Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security.

	Proposed Changes to the 2007 U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) UTi would like to keep you informed of the proposed U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule changes which have been passed by Congress and are awaiting Presidential approval.

	UTi Expands its Central European Operations with Two New Offices in Switzerland UTi Worldwide is pleased to announce the strengthening of its infrastructure in central Europe with the opening of company owned offices in Zurich and Berne, Switzerland.

	UTi Integrated Logistics Honored with Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality Award UTi Integrated Logistics was recognized as a “Best of the Best” of third–party logistics (3PL) companies in Logistics Management magazine’s 22nd annual Quest for Quality survey.

	UTi Moves Swiftly to Return Baytown to Full Operations UTi Worldwide‘s Baytown operations swiftly returned to work after being shuttered in advance of Hurricane Rita. With a tremendous response by UTi‘s associates working shoulder–to–shoulder with their Wal*Mart partners, the Baytown complex is on course to be fully operational once again by the first week in October.

	New regulation for wood packaging materials, effective September 16 UTi would like to keep you informed of the new, upcoming regulation for wood packaging materials (WPM) imported into the United States, which will be effective September 16, 2005.

	UTi Worldwide is pleased to announce the expansion of its global footprint in the emerging Balkans and Central Asia region with the opening of a company-owned office in Romania. Headquartered in Bucharest, UTi Romania offers a full array of transportation and logistics services and stands ready to serve the global integrated logistics needs of UTi's customers worldwide.

	UTi India achieved a milestone recently when it was ranked #1 by IATA for air exports in the fast growing economy of India with revenues almost double that of its nearest competitor. UTi reached this peak on an IATA table after a trend that has placed it in the top four since 2001.

	UTi China Leads the Way in Becoming the Only Logistics Provider With Their Own Bonded Warehouse License at the Pudong Airport UTi China recently achieved a major milestone in becoming the only global logistics provider with their own bonded warehouse license at the Pudong airport.

	UTi Worldwide Responds; Tsunami Relief Efforts UTi Worldwide and its employees have responded in a myriad of ways to the devastating South Asia earthquake and tsunami. With more than 35 offices in the countries involved and over 750 employees in this region, we are grateful that our UTi family, based on current reports, did not suffer any serious injuries or losses. At the same time, we are all humbled by the tragedy wrought on so many others.

	UTi Worldwide Strengthens Operations in Central Asia with Expansion in Kazakhstan UTi Worldwide is pleased to announce the expansion of its global footprint in the emerging Balkans and Central Asia region with the opening of a company owned office in Kazakhstan. Headquartered in Almaty, UTi Kazakhstan offers a full array of transportation and logistics services and stands ready to serve the global integrated logistics needs of UTi's customers worldwide.

	UTi Worldwide Opens Doors to Fully Operational Moscow Office UTi Worldwide today announced the strengthening of its global reach with the establishment of a fully operational office in Moscow.

	UTi Worldwide Strengthens Nordic Operations adding a Dedicated Office in Finland UTi Worldwide announced September 2004 the opening of a company owned office in Finland that strengthens its infrastructure in the Nordic region. UTi Logistics (Finland), headquartered in Helsinki and with a full offering of air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage and other logistics-related services, fortifies the company’s Nordic operations that are already established in Sweden and Denmark.

	U.S. Customs Launches Air Automated Manifest System Regulations We at UTi would like to keep you informed of the latest in a number of security programs designed to reduce security risks related to cargo imported into the United States. Effective August 13, 2004, the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will mandate additional information in the Air Automated Manifest System (AAMS).

	UTi Acquires Leading Pharmaceutical Distributor IHD The acquisition deepens UTi’s global capabilities in the pharmaceutical distribution arena and further expands UTi’s contract logistics footprint.

	UTi Enterprise Principles Driving Corporate Governance As a global organization, UTi embraces the cultures of many nations. Our framework of Corporate Governance, therefore, reflects this global diversity while maintaining a strong system of governance to comply with our requirements as a publicly-listed company in the United States.

	UTi Worldwide Strengthens Network in Eastern Europe with Expansion in Poland UTi Worldwide is pleased to announce the expansion of its global network in the emerging Eastern European region with the opening of UTi Poland.

	Peter Thorrington Talks to LH Cargo Planet about Development of the Airfreight Market Interview with Peter Thorrington on the medium-term development of the airfreight market.

	Global Customers Expect High Touch For more than 30 years, four South African business graduates have made their way together in the international freight business. Today, they are the driving force behind UTi Worldwide. Peter Thorrington, UTi’s president and chief operating officer, tells Cargovision where they are going and where they came from.

	Gerlach Art Packers & Shippers, a UTi Subsidiary Moves a Masterpiece The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam gave Gerlach the honor of moving its masterpiece, Rembrandt’s Night Watch, from its home in the main building of the museum to the new Philips Wing.

	UTi Worldwide Expands Operations in Emerging Market of Pakistan UTi Worldwide announces the strengthening of its global footprint in the Asia Pacific region.

	Transportation Security Update Potential for shipment delays due to new security mandates that affect the entire cargo industry.

	FDA Bioterrorism UTi can assist facilities with FDA registration and process.

	Standard Corporation Standard expands UTi's Global Contract Logistics capabilities.