National logistics operator - one of the largest projects of Avalon Group in the field of IT and integrated logistics, implemented in joint venture with a strategic investor - a leading British investment company.
Three operating companies were established - Avalon Logistics (safekeeping and processing), Avalon Systems Vision (automatic control system of warehouse operations AWACS) and Avalon Import (customs brokerage for import and export goods), which were integrated to produce full circle logistic services. Over 100 000 m2 of high quality warehouse space in key cities of Russia were reserved for Avalon Logistics which delivered integrated logistics services including customs clearance, safekeeping and goods processing.
The project involved over 1000 people, Russian and international experts in the field of customs, transportation and warehousing services, project management and IT solutions.
According to the rating of "Logistic operator of Russia 2009" Avalon Logistics entered in the top five 3PL operators in Russia and the CIS. In November 2009 the project was sold to a strategic investor.