Kirill Vlasov

In March, 2009 Rustam Yuldashev, President, STS Logistics and Kirill Vlasov, Chief Executive Officer, RLS during the joint press conference at Interfax information agency (Moscow) officially announced their amicable unification for the purpose of creating one of the largest logistics operators in Russia. The united holding is unique in terms of integrated logistic servicing capacities in various branches of economy. RLS and STS companies have been in the logistics market for over 10 years. During the years of operation each company developed its own specialization and market niche. STS offers such services as international multimodal transport and customs clearance of commercial cargo, project logistics of oil and gas, construction and automotive sectors. RLS specializes in domestic logistics of consumer goods. The main objective of the merger is to establish a holding whose clients may count on more quality and integrated service, expansion of list of services, and responsibility of single logistics operator for the ‘door-to-door’ delivery. Optimization of management will enable the reaching a more attractive price level for the services provided.

STS Logistics and RLS united to create one of the largest logistics operators of Russia and CIS countries. The united holding provides its customers with the widest possible opportunities regarding comprehensive logistics services in various branches of economy. RLS and STS companies have been in the logistics market for over 10 years. During the years of operation each company developed its own specialization and market niche. Unification is a strategically justified form of merger where two companies perfectly and successfully complement each other in terms of experience, clientele, professional management, range of services furnished and quality of service. The main objective of the merger is to establish a holding whose clients may count on more quality and integrated service, expansion of list of services, and responsibility of single logistics operator for the door delivery. Optimization of management will enable the reaching a more attractive price level for the services provided. The united company employs over 1500 managers.

RLS Moscow LLC provides domestic and international freight forwarding, warehousing, and transportation services. It offers cargo storage & handling services, and operates its own network of distribution and cross-docking platforms in Russia. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russian Federation.