United Shipping Inc., the premier Worldwide Association of Independent Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers with over 110 member companies and 350 offices announced today the appointment of SOCIETE DE CONSIGNATION ET DE TRANSIT BURKINABE SARL (Socotrab) as its newest member. Socotrab is located in Burkina Faso, South West Africa, just north of Ghana and has 10 employees.

Socotrab is a young but aggressive company. Leon Vincent, our partner in Southern France, has a financial interest in Socotrab. "Our goal is to be the best freight forwarder and logistics provider in Burkina Faso and we believe that through our partnership in United Shipping we are well on our way to accomplishing this goal. We believe that United Shipping is the best worldwide association of customs brokers and freight forwarders and we are truly excited to be a part of this organization. We look forward to meeting the members very shortly. Our experience in the industry, particularly in this part of the world, and keen sense of professionalism will be an asset to the partnership of United Shipping, Inc," said Didier Ricci, President. We hope that with help of United Shipping, Inc we can continue our growth, which will be beneficial for both of us,” continued Mr. Ricci.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Socotrab to the United Shipping, Inc family and excited about the presence this company gives us in this part of the world and the aggressive nature it brings to our organization,” said Fred Hall, President of United Shipping. “Our membership motto is ‘We're Looking for a Few Good Partners’ and we have found a good partner in Socotrab and one that is committed to growth within USI and maintaining a high level of integrity. We are looking forward to gaining a greater presence in the freight forwarding market in Burkina Faso,” continued the President.