Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. has appointed Centralog Albania Sh.P.K. as its designated representative in Albania. This appointment is a critical move to bolster Ocean Network Express's (ONE's) footprint in the Adriatic and to cater to the increasing demand throughout the Balkans.
Centralog Albania Sh.P.K. represents a new joint venture established specifically to serve ONE. This collaboration integrates the capabilities of Centralog, ONE's reputed agency in Koper, Slovenia, with the extensive local expertise of Shega Trans, a major logistics provider in Albania with over 20 years of experience.
Shega Trans is known for its proficiency in freight forwarding, agency representation for shipping, customs brokerage, warehousing, distribution, container depot maintenance, and inland transportation using its own trucking fleet.
Establishing regional connectivity
Meanwhile, ONE has commenced commercial activities, accepting bookings from Asia since 1st December
The strategic partnership capitalises on Centralog's operational knowledge and Shega Trans's solid local infrastructure to offer seamless service initiation and excellent customer support as ONE extends its reach in the region. A new office is underway in Durres at Fly Tower, Egnatia Street, expected to be fully operational by December 2025.
Meanwhile, ONE has commenced commercial activities, accepting bookings from Asia since 1st December. Shipments are routed through ONE’s well-established transhipment hub in Piraeus, ensuring Albanian clients efficient access to ONE's worldwide network.
Enhanced services through local expertise
Takahiro Kikuchi, Managing Director, Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd., remarked, “Albania is an increasingly important market within the Adriatic and the appointment and establishment of Centralog Albania Sh.P.K. strengthens our commitment to customers in the region. This partnership combines established ONE expertise with strong local capabilities, enabling us to deliver reliable and efficient services to support Albania’s growing trade flows.”
Ervin Shijaku, Director of Centralog Albania Sh.P.K., expressed, “We are honoured to be appointed as ONE’s agency in Albania. Centralog’s long-standing relationship with ONE, combined with Shega Trans’s extensive logistics infrastructure, provides a solid platform to deliver high-quality and responsive solutions for ONE’s customers from day one.”
