Damco Strengthens Position as One of the Leading Suppliers of Reefer Logistics

Madison, NJ (November 2009) --- Damco offers reefer logistics in several key markets across the globe. In order to further improve the service levels for customers that require reliable and timely reefer supply chain services, Damco has hired several additional experts within reefer logistics in both North and South America.

Ole Schack Petersen, global head of Damco> 's reefer logistics operations explains. “Damco has a strong presence in South, Central and North America with strong reefer logistics capabilities. Apart from a full scope supply chain management service encompassing ocean carriage agreements with a number of leading carriers and providing full visibility throughout the transportation, customers with all air, or Sea - Air shipments from Latin America to North America can ship via the Damco Sea - Air hub in Panama. By combining our expertise through out the supply chain we are able to link growers and producers with retailers and provide a true one-stop-shop.”

To celebrate and promote the new brand, Damco recently introduced the new brand to the reefer community at the 2009 PMA exhibition in Anaheim, CA.

Ole Schack Petersen elaborates. “The event was an excellent opportunity for Damco to introduce our new brand to the industry, explaining face-to-face to a large number of customers what Damco is about and how Damco's ambitions go hand in hand with the needs of our customers.”

“It is essential for us to never stop learning about our customers. Events like PMA serve as unique opportunities to meet with customers and learn more about their latest challenges and discuss how Damco can assist to add value in a way that our customers benefit and in turn can improve their competitiveness and become better at serving their markets and customers.”

About the PMA exhibition

The 2009 PMA exhibition in Anaheim, CA managed to re-enforce its role as the leading marketing platform for the fresh produce industry in North America. A record breaking 19,000 attendees from more than 50 countries gathered in Anaheim, which was the largest attendance ever. All major industry players were represented at the trade fair from the 3rd to the 5th of October, including key wholesale and retail trade partners, fruit and vegetable growers, importers and exporters.

About Damco

Damco is the new, combined brand of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group's logistics activities.

Damco offers a broad range of supply chain management and freight forwarding services to customers all over the world, and has 10,500 colleagues in 272 offices, covering over 93 countries in Africa, Asia, North America, Europe, Middle East, and Latin America.

In 2008, the company had a net turn-over of USD 2.8 billion, shipped more than half a million TEUs ocean freight, air freighted over 60,000 tonnes, and handled over 50 million CBMs (equivalent to 2 million TEU) for our supply chain management customers.

Damco is an independent business activity within the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.

For more information, please visit www.damco.com.

For more information on Damco’s Reefer Logistic Service, please contact Mark Byrne, Marketing at +1-973-514-5126 or e-mail at mark.byrne@damco.com