en.Wedoany.com Reported - Gaston Schul, an independent European customs and trade partner, has announced an acceleration of its European growth strategy by acquiring Parodi Forwarding S.r.l. in Italy and Markart & Schmid Zollservice OG in Austria, while also expanding its operations in Poland and France to further extend its European network.
These initiatives give the company a direct operational presence in 13 European countries, with the rest of Europe covered through an existing alliance network. This move strengthens its role as an independent customs and trade partner for large logistics service providers and multinational shippers, aiming to become a leading partner in the European customs and trade sector by integrating deep customs expertise, technology, operational structures, and a full-service portfolio.
As cross-border trade becomes increasingly complex, customers expect customs and trade partners to provide a standardized, scalable, and digitally integrated set of solutions. Gaston Schul's proposal replaces fragmented independent customs partners with a unified European-controlled operation, a model that resonates with customer needs in international supply chain organizations. The acquisitions in Italy and Austria, along with the expansion in Poland and France, are key steps in the company's strategy to implement uniform quality standards, operational philosophies, and customer experiences.
The European customs landscape is being driven by artificial intelligence, digitalization, and EU customs reforms. Gaston Schul addresses these changes with deep customs expertise, an independent customs control tower (coordinating multi-country customs processes through a single point of accountability), and a technology portfolio that connects data across markets. CEO Sander van Lent stated that the strategy remains unchanged, but developments in AI, digitalization, and EU customs reforms require accelerated progress, and the company is prepared for the next phase of growth through its expanded European footprint and digital-first approach.
Gaston Schul announced four specific developments: the acquisition of Parodi Forwarding S.r.l. in Italy, providing immediate entry into the Italian market with an experienced team and established customs expertise; the acquisition of Markart & Schmid Zollservice OG in Austria, expanding coverage in the DACH region and integrating with existing operations in Germany and Switzerland; the expansion of operations in Łódź, Poland, deepening integration in Central Europe, particularly for sea and rail transport connecting the EU, UK, and Eastern markets; and the expansion of operations in Saint-Louis, France, offering a connected portfolio of services for French shippers and logistics service providers.
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