BGI Genomics Appoints AJEX as Logistics Provider for Middle East
AJEX Logistics Services (AJEX), the Middle East specialist in shipping solutions, has been appointed by the world's leading integrated solutions provider of precision medicine, BGI Genomics, to provide it with all necessary transport and logistics solutions within the Middle East region.
AJEX will provide BGI Genomics with domestic and international express road and airfreight services, including specialized cold-chain services for life-sciences and dry-temperature controlled warehousing in Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh.
Speaking on the announcement, Fahad Al Salhi, Chief Solutions Officer at AJEX said: “Following stringent testing of our services by BGI Genomics, AJEX has proven that it is the go-to company for specialized logistics services within the Middle East region thanks to our expertise and infrastructure.
"Known for its work on the Human Genome Project and its development of a real-time fluorescent RT-PCR kit for COVID-19, our appointment by BGI Genomics demonstrates that we are best placed to support the growing pharma and life-sciences industry in the region."
Alwyn Li, Head of BGI Genomics MENA logistics team, commented: “With over 20 years of experience helping our customers achieve their research goals by delivering rapid, high-quality results using a broad array of cost-effective, cutting-edge technologies, it was paramount that we appoint a logistics partner who shares our values.
"AJEX ticked all those boxes and more with its provision of live-monitored and temperature-controlled import and export full-mile transport services supported by packaging, tracking, and warehousing.
"With their state-of-the-art support, we look forward to expanding our life-sciences services throughout the Middle East region.”
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