The Militzer & Münch Group has been active in the Chinese market for more than 40 years and has accumulated an enormous wealth of experience during this time. The first office in Beijing opened in 1981. Since then, the local team has steadily expanded its presence in the country. Over the years, the strategic importance of the People’s Republic for Militzer & Münch has also grown.
There is no way around the world’s second largest economy: the New Silk Road is one of the most important trade and transportation networks in the world and already connects the “Middle Kingdom” with more than 100 nations. Today, about 140 Militzer & Münch China employees at eleven locations and three sales offices handle domestic shipments as well as imports and exports via all modes of transport.
“What drives us is to develop new logistics processes and to continuously expand and optimize our product and service portfolio as a trustworthy, competent and high-performance partner for our customers”, says Elyar Sherkati, Managing Director of Militzer & Münch China.
Specialists for special challenges
A large part of the freight transported by Militzer & Münch China is shipped to Central Asian and European countries. Special services include AOG (Aircraft On Ground) and cross-border road transports for oversized and heavy lift goods. Major customers come from the electronics, automotive, manufacturing and medical industries.
“The market presents many challenges, but also just as many opportunities,” says Elyar Sherkati. “We have to respond to changing global conditions every day and adapt our transport routes and our services accordingly.”
Successful even in complex situations
A situation in August 2024 exemplifies the professional handling of complex situations: because of increased goods volumes, the traffic situation at the Chinese-Kazakh border crossing at Horgos/Korgas was particularly strained. The number of foreign vehicles crossing the border fell drastically within a short period of time due to regulatory measures by the Kazakh government, which led to a backlog of goods and rising freight rates.
Militzer & Münch was nevertheless able to successfully complete two important international truck transports and deliver the goods safely and on time from China to Uzbekistan and Slovakia: The transport specialists managed the 6,000-kilometer route from Guangzhou to Tashkent in only 12 days. For the 9,000 kilometers from Tianjin to Bratislava, they only needed 19 days.
“The Militzer & Münch Group has built a strong name for itself in its more than 140 years of existence – and for more than 40 years here in China”, says Elyar Sherkati. “With high-quality products and services as well as a strong corporate culture, we ensure that we live up to this continuing good reputation.”
