JAS Worldwide
6195 Barfield Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30328
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Atlanta, USA. JAS Worldwide today announced that its subsidiary, JAS Brazil, has acquired 100% of the shares of Sonave Logistica. The acquisition closed on Jan 1st, 2021.
Sonave has been JAS Brazil’s exclusive Agent in Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) and Curitiba (Parana) for the past 10 years, providing freight and logistics services. The two companies have successfully expanded their global business during the ensuing years. Sonave Logistica, founded in 1983, has been owned and managed by Leonardo Abreu and Ricardo Nunes, both of whom will remain with the company in executive functions.
“Joining JAS Worldwide is the logical outcome of a successful relationship, opening new opportunities for our employees and customers”, said Leonardo Abreu, President of Sonave Logistica.
“The integration into JAS Worldwide, especially as we take advantage of JAS’ strong suite of global IT solutions, will bring better visibility and reporting capabilities for our clients and increase our competitiveness in the market”, said Ricardo Nunes, President of Sonave Logistica.
The two companies have similar values and complement each other in their geographical footprint.
Of the acquisition, Adrian Emmenegger, Executive Vice President of the Americas at JAS Worldwide said, “We are pleased to welcome the Sonave team to the JAS family and look forward to the growth the combined company will bring - because people do make the difference.”
About JAS Worldwide
JAS was founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy. Over the last four decades, JAS has grown from regional roots to a global force. Today, JAS covers 90+ countries with 335+ offices and official agents and has over 4,000 employees globally.
JAS China was honored with the 2025 Panda d'Oro-Sustainability Award at the annual China-Italian Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony. The sustainability award is presented to companies that actively promote green business practices and environmental responsibility. The recognition acknowledges JAS’s commitment to sustainable development and implementing strategies that have a real impact on business, society and environment. Cissy Lu, Chief Commercial Officer of JAS China, and Mario Tasso, Regional Account Manager JAS APAC, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
“This recognition belongs to every team member who has contributed to our sustainability journey. We will continue to drive green logistics innovation and corporate responsibility, contributing to a more sustainable future in China,” said Cissy Lu.
JAS's Commitment to Sustainability
A look at JAS China’s continuing efforts in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.
Key Achievements
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JAS is proud to be part of Lufthansa Cargo’s expanded network to Italy through its partnership with ITA Airways—and to be on board one of the inaugural flights from Brazil to Italy on June 16.
As part of our ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future, we booked the “Sustainable Choice” Add-on Service and purchased an additional 10,000 liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help reduce CO₂ emissions from the very start.
Together with Lufthansa Cargo, we're helping to shape the future of greener supply chains.
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JAS has once again been honored by Flowserve Corporation, a global leader in flow control solutions, securing the Freight Forwarder of the Year 2024 award. This marks the second year in a row JAS has been recognized by Flowserve, reinforcing its position as a trusted logistics partner in Flowserve’s supply chain.
JAS’s 2024 recognition builds on its exceptional 2023 performance, which included Customs Broker of the Year and Best Account Management of the Year awards, with a special commendation for Regional Account Manager Katarina Cook. Flowserve annually awards five logistics partners across three freight forwarding and two non-freight categories (e.g., trucking, small packages), making JAS’s multi-year success a testament to its operational excellence and client-centric approach.
“We are proud to receive this award; it is a testament to the dedication and passion of every JAS team member across the globe. It proves that at JAS, it’s our people who truly make the difference,” Manuele Mazzacurati, EVP Global Sales and Marketing, JAS.
“JAS plays a vital role in keeping our operations in motion. Their dedication to operational excellence, collaborative approach and innovative adoption of new technologies have been instrumental in supporting our mission to deliver reliable flow control solutions worldwide,” said Matt Dowgill, Flowserve’s Vice President of Global Supply Chain. “This award reflects not only their performance but also their commitment to helping Flowserve develop and mature our logistics function.”
About JAS
JAS, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, was founded in Milan, Italy, in 1978. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and supported by 7,000+ team members in more than 100 countries, JAS focuses on creating solutions that are innovative, sustainable, and tailored to customer needs. As a privately owned company, JAS is committed to creating opportunities for communities, customers, and colleagues to thrive.
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