3PL/Logistics

Choice Logistics has announced the growth of its strategic stocking location (SSL) network in EMEA, for mission-critical service parts

A total of 107 sites have been opened throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the Middle East

In addition, Choice has the capacity to activate another 200 markets as needed

Choice has 400 SSLs currently in operation around the world, supporting existing clients' global service parts requirements, including two- to four-hour availability

According to Michael Notarangeli, vice president, of field operations, EMEA is an important growth market for clients, and one of Choice's core strengths is the ability to quickly and efficiently enter new markets in compliance with legal and global trade regulations

To ensure reliable service parts availability, Choice has made considerable investments in customs compliance on behalf of clients with its Global Trade & Compliance (GTC) team, which focuses on providing expert counsel and processing import and export documentation to avoid potential delays and penalties that can compromise the efficient distribution of parts

Choice recently established a new regional hub in Dubai to improve Middle East access The operation substantially reduces the amount of time necessary to process, ship and receive part orders in surrounding countries, including Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC)