Bangkok--18 Dec--Spark Communications TNT Logistics, the world's largest “pure play” contract logistics company today announced it changed its name to CEVA Logistics. In connection with the name change, the company also unveiled its new corporate identity and will begin doing business under the new brand across 26 countries worldwide as of today. As the second largest logistics company world wide, CEVA has a turnover of Yen 3.5 billion. It employs 38,000 people and operates over 7.4 million square metres of warehouse space across 26 countries world wide. After the unveiling ceremony of the new brand name and logo, Dave Kulik, CEO of CEVA commented, “Our new company brand represents a significant milestone in the company’s long history and completes our transition from a company division to a stand-alone logistics company. The CEVA brand will be synonymous with advanced logistics technology and exceptional quality of service to customers worldwide. Our rebirth as CEVA gives us the opportunity to focus 100% of our energy on becoming the leading global service provider in logistics. The overall branding — which will be completed in 2009 world wide — incorporates the triangle into its logo. This symbol of a triangle is important to us, because it represents the essence of supply chain and CEVA’s excellence in connecting a multitude of trading partners. The CEVA triangle also links the three cornerstones of our strategy: innovation, collaboration and pro-activeness. Our commitment to these qualities is what will move us to the forefront of our industry”. Photo caption: 1st photo: Mr. Winfried Kiesbueye, Country General Manager, CEVA Logistics (Thailand) is pictured with the company’s management team at the press conference of CEVA Logistics launch. From left, Mr. Matthew Stimpsons, Business Development Director, Mr. Korsak Chinvattanakiat, Country Financial Controller, Mr. Winfried Kiesbueye, Country General Manager, Mr. Tanit Asvahem, IT Director and Mr. Dean Trope, Operations Director. 2nd photo: Mr. Winfried Kiesbueye, Country General Manager, CEVA Logistics (Thailand) (sitting in the truck) is pictured with the company’s management team and the new CEVA Logistics ‘truck From below left, Mr. Matthew Stimpsons, Business Development Director, Mr. Dean Thrope, Operations Director and Mr. Korsak Chinvattanakiat, Country Financial Controller. For the press Reporters and editors are encouraged to visit CEVA's new press site: http://www.cevalogistics.com/ to download the press kit. Pictures of the new logo as well as the unveiling of the new brand identity are available on: http://ndedit.com/bankhd/unitedphotos/United+Photos-b892838972333805 Live streaming (or a downloaded version afterwards) of the new brand introduction event can be seen on http://www.globallocal.nl About CEVA Logistics CEVA Logistics is a leading global logistics and supply chain management company. It designs, implements and operates complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or global scale for multinational and large local companies. It provides customers with end-to-end logistics solutions spanning the entire supply chain. The company focuses on a diverse range of market sectors including automotive, tyres, high-tech/electronics, industrial, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), and publishing & media. CEVA employs 38,000 people and operates an extensive global network with facilities in 26 countries worldwide, maintain 567 warehouses globally with a combined space of approximately 7.4 million square meters. For fiscal year 2005, CEVA reported sales of ?3.5 billion. CEVA is owned by affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P., one of the leading private equity investors in the world. For more information please visit the CEVA Logistics web site at www.cevalogistics.com For more information and pictures please contact: Warangkana Paungsiri / Pannawat Klongnakrob Spark Communications Co., Ltd. Tel: 0 2653 2717-9 Fax: 0 2653 2720 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net