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GMT “GMT, the leading logistics service provider in Nigeria, offers clients a world-class integrated logistics service that spans across the supply chain. Transforming logistics challenges into competitive advantages, we provide real solutions to meet any logistics demands when importing goods into Nigeria.”
History Before Acquisition • Before the acquisition there was Idowu & Associates • Ceo/President Tunde (John) Idowu • Migrated to the US and Attended Columbia University • Established I&A in 1987 • By 1998 the company expanded and employed over 30 employees
Idowu& Associates • Products • Healthcare products, entertainment products etc. • Products exported from Asia, Europe and US • Shipped through various freight forwarding companies • Company sold in March 2012 to GMT-Limited
GMT • Logistics service provider in Nigeria • Created in 1995 • Over 400 employees currently • Established in over 40 different countries • Specialist in import/export transportation of goods
Services Provided by GMT • Manage entire importation of products • Document clearing-Dealing with customs • Project Management • Make sure product delivered on time and as specified • Cover all three transport methods • Land • Air • Sea
Logistics Industry • Haulage and Logistics • Growth • Investment • Truck Dealers
Competitors • Several Companies • No large market shares • Growth • Idowu acquisition
Expatriate- Nicole Idowu • Contract Specialist • Adjustment • Business Practices
Expatriate- Nicole Idowu • Management • Adaptation
Repatriate - Jeremy Oyewuwo • Investments Manager • Preperation • Business Practices
Repatriate - Jeremy Oyewuwo • Management • Coming Home • Knowledge Gained
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