Famous Pacific Shipping in Shenzhen relocates to 30pc larger premises

FAMOUS Pacific Shipping (FPS) in Shenzhen, China has relocated to a larger premises in the centre of the city in Guangdong province, to meet growing demands for multi-modal freight forwarding services.

First established in 2002 and currently employing 50 staff, FPS Shenzhen is now based in the city's Luo Ho district, immediately above its subway station, and closer to the China/Hong Kong border.

The new offices are 30 per cent larger, and will accommodate 70 staff. General manager Thomas Chan, who reports to FPS Hong Kong director Edmond Tong, heads it up.

"Shenzhen is becoming increasingly important within our overall network across China, and the new, larger offices will enable us to grow our staff strength to keep pace with our increasing traffic levels," he said.

FPS Shenzhen is one of five offices operated by the Hong Kong-based company, and accounts for a quarter of its total business.