A dedicated team of 140 employees drives growth – the cargo partner has marked two decades of successful business in Serbia

The leading global transport and logistics company cargo-partner celebrated 20 years of successful business in Serbia.

Two full decades of growth, innovation and success in our country, this world leader in the field of logistics began in 2004 with the opening of an office in Novi Sad. Since that moment, it has not stopped growing and strengthening. Today, cargo partner Serbia has more than 140 employees in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Subotica.

The jubilee celebration in Serbia was an opportunity for the cargo partner to look back on the achieved results, thank clients and partners for their support.

Impressive growth and development

The service portfolio and geographical coverage have continuously grown and expanded, so today the company offers a complete range of transport and logistics solutions, including air, sea, road and rail transport, storage with a range of value-added logistics services, customs clearance and cargo consolidation.

“Celebrating our 20th anniversary is a proud moment for all of us. We have come a long way since the beginning of our business with only one employee in Novi Sad, and today we have a large team whose dedication continues to drive our growth. We look forward to continuing this journey together with our valued clients” – said Mirko Ilić, director of cargo-partner Serbia.

Mirko Ilić

The company, which globally manages more than 230,000 square meters of warehouse space at 40 locations in Europe, Asia and North America, has significantly increased its market share, number of employees and volume of business in Serbia.

With our own customs brokerage service and 8,000 square meters of storage space in our countrythe cargo-partner is well equipped to efficiently meet various logistics needs.

On the local market, it stands out with its specialized services, especially in transportation of shipments with controlled temperature and transportation of dangerous goods. The company has strong expertise in sectors such as automotive industry, transport of live animals, pharmaceutical products and food. Also, cargo partner offers comprehensive FCL and LCL services via Northern European and Adriatic ports, as well as fast air transport and regular air consolidation.

Key moments and innovations

Joining the Nippon Express Group last year marked a new era for the cargo partner, opening doors even greater global reach and expanded range of services. This acquisition enabled it to further strengthen its position on the market and offer clients even more efficient and comprehensive solutions.

“Twenty years of cargo-partner in Serbia is a confirmation of our commitment to building long-term partnerships and providing top logistics solutions. We thank clients and employees for their trust, because together we are building the future and leaving a mark in the world of logistics” – said Otto Zsivkovits, regional director of cargo-partner in Southeast Europe.

Otto Zsivkovits

Digitization and new technologies

During the past two decades, the cargo partner has been continuously invested in digitization and innovation in order to improve its business processes and provide clients with superior service. Introducing new technologies, such as real-time shipment tracking and advanced analytics tools through its own SPOT supply chain management platformenabled the cargo partner to optimize its operations and increase efficiency.

“Two decades of successful cargo-partner business in Serbia shows strong links between local expertise and international innovations. The company’s contribution to the logistics sector was the driving force behind growth in the region.” – said on behalf of the local community, Christian Ebner, Austrian ambassador to Serbia. “It is phenomenal to celebrate 20 years of being a cargo partner in Serbia! I am proud to be part of this celebration as the Austrian ambassador. Logistics is important, but it is people who drive it. This is a celebration of your success, your relationships and friendships. I wish you many more successful years!”

Ebner & Schreder

Representative of the Austrian Chamber of CommerceJürgen Schreder, praised the cargo-partner for their impressive achievements over the past two decades, which is why they are proud to support their continued growth and contribution to the development of the Serbian economy.

“I am honored that today we are celebrating 20 years of success as a cargo partner in Serbia. Austria is among Serbia’s biggest investors and trade partners, with exports exceeding one billion euros last year. Cargo partner’s success contributes to strengthening those ties. Austrian companies in Serbia are happy to rely on partners from their home country, which further improves our economic relations. I wish you all the best for the future, especially in light of Expo 2027 and other projects.”

Jurgen Schreder

According to Jürgen Schreder, trade advisor at the Embassy of Austria for Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro, the company has significantly increased its market share, number of employees and volume of business, and these results are confirmation of the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation and client satisfaction.