Unico Logistics is a dynamic player in the global logistics and freight forwarding industry, particularly known for its strengths in multimodal transport and transcontinental rail freight.
With the backing of DP World, Unico is well-positioned to continue expanding its global operations and leveraging new opportunities in the rapidly evolving logistics landscape.
Overview:
∙ Founded: November 12, 2002
∙ Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
∙ Industry: Freight forwarding, Multimodal Transport, and Logistics
∙ Global Footprint: 25 subsidiaries in 20 countries
∙ Employees: 500+
Services & Expertise:
∙ Freight Forwarding: Unico provides a range of freight solutions, including sea, air, rail, and road transportation.
∙ Multimodal Transport: Unico is known for its expertise in combining various transport modes to optimize costs and delivery times.
∙ Specialization in Automotive Logistics: Unico offers specialized logistics for automotive parts, meeting the high demands of this sector.
∙ NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier): As an NVOCC, Unico provides shipping solutions without owning vessels, making them flexible and versatile in handling cargo across different modes of transportation .
Global Reach & Key Markets:
∙ Unico Logistics has a strong presence in Central Asia, Russia, and their rail freight services connect East Asia with these regions.
∙ We also handle operations in Europe, leveraging the strategic acquisition by DP World to strengthen their logistics network .
Key Milestones:
∙ Unico Logistics has established itself as one of South Korea’s largest independent Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC).
∙ The company specializes in multimodal transportation, with a strong focus on rail freight between East Asia, Central Asia, and Russia. Unico is a market leader in the Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR) and Trans-China Railway (TCR) routes .
∙ In 2020, Unico Logistics was acquired by DP World, with DP World securing a 60% majority stake. This strategic move aimed to enhance DP World’s position in global logistics and supply chain solutions.
∙ DP World’s integration with Unico Logistics allows for increased synergies across their logistics capabilities, particularly in automotive logistics and in growing markets in Asia-Pacific and Europe .
Key Leadership:
∙ Founder & CEO: H.J. Park
∙ H.J. Park remains an integral part of Unico’s leadership, working closely with DP World to expand the company’s services and footprint globally .