RUSCON acquires top Russian logistics company SLG-Operating

SLG-Operating is one of Russia’s largest logistics
companies, offering warehouse and logistics services to a wide variety of
customers including Microsoft, Pepsi, Danone,Castorama, Kimberly-Clark, Haier,
Cargill and many others. It was named Best Logistics Operator in Russia at the
2014 EALA (Euro-Asian Logistics Association) Awards.

 Vladimir Bychkov, CEO RUSCON, says: “This acquisition
is a significant step for our business into the wider logistics market.
SLG-Operating has unique expertise in operating A­-class warehouse complexes
and is a well-known brand at the logistics sector. It is a valuable addition to
our group.”

SLG-Operating has a 60,000 sq metre complex at Chekhov
City, near Moscow, with a capacity of more than 85,000 pallets, including
climate-controlled sections.

The acquisition is part of RUSCON’s strategy to expand
its services in the transport and logistics sector so it can offer the
expertise and experience which the Russian import and export market
increasingly needs.