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Mumbai June 15

Bertling Logistics Pvt Ltd, a global project forwarding company, on Friday announced the launch of its Indian operations, with the chief focus on project management and logistics.

Mr Josi Morreale, Director and Global Board member of the company, said the Indian arm will also offer services like general freight forwarding, air freight, air charters, heavy haulage and customs clearance. The company has set up an office in Mumbai, which will be the headquarters for its South Asian operations.

Without divulging details of plans for India, Mr Shanker Chaterjee, Managing Director in India and South Asia region, said the company was looking at the nuclear sector as one of the key areas. "We have done a lot of work in the nuclear sector. In fact, we have won a five-year contract in India to handle 400 tonnes of cargo."

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