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JAS Worldwide Bolsters Presence in Germany with Opening of Mannheim Office

By
Manuel Kiessling
October 7, 2021
Left to right: Tobias Oxenius, Import Specialist; Michael Kunert, Customer Service Supervisor; Manuel Kießling, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Germany; Sanja Nesic, Export Specialist; Niklas Raniszewksi; Martin Kaltschmitt, Branch Manager; Thomas Semmelsberger, Export Supervisor; Rebecca Kaltschmitt, Import Specialist; Simon Friedel; Caroline Bohrmann, Business Development Manager; Christin Scholl; Hanna Berka, Export Specialist; Natascha Wetzel, Customer Service; Sascia Fetzner, Export Specialist
Left to right: Tobias Oxenius, Import Specialist; Michael Kunert, Customer Service Supervisor; Manuel Kießling, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Germany; Sanja Nesic, Export Specialist; Niklas Raniszewksi; Martin Kaltschmitt, Branch Manager; Thomas Semmelsberger, Export Supervisor; Rebecca Kaltschmitt, Import Specialist; Simon Friedel; Caroline Bohrmann, Business Development Manager; Christin Scholl; Hanna Berka, Export Specialist; Natascha Wetzel, Customer Service; Sascia Fetzner, Export Specialist

JAS Worldwide has announced its expanded presence in Germany with the opening of a fully operational office in Mannheim.

The newest branch, where 15 team members are on staff to serve customers, will handle a full range of supply chain and logistics services, including airfreight, ocean freight, contract logistics, and customs clearance. JAS’ established presence in Germany and now in Mannheim emphasizes its commitment to grow and expand within Germany to serve customers better.  

As a part of this expansion, JAS welcomes Martin Kaltschmitt as the Branch Manager of the Mannheim office. Martin brings with him a wealth of expertise and knowledge about the forwarding industry and the local market. In past roles, he has held a variety of OPS and sales positions at leading companies within the industry.

About JAS Germany

JAS Germany, headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, has been present in Germany for more than 40 years. In addition to the global air and sea freight services, handled by a global "one file" IT solution, JAS Germany offers comprehensive solutions such as 3PL service, own warehouse services, and customs clearance services.

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