09JUL20 saw the official launch of time:matters Americas, Inc. adding a third continent to the company’s international representation. The certified expert for time-critical express
transports, which has often demonstrated its flexibility in the face of the Covid-19 crisis, now has a subsidiary operating out of Miami, Florida.

“Proud to be part of this exciting journey. time:matters goes live in the US! Great teamwork of everyone involved, thanks for all the support. Looking forward to introducing our customers to
what time:matters is capable of in the Americas – more exciting news to follow!” Mark Krug writes on LinkedIn. As Managing Director Americas, he heads the latest time:matters subsidiary,
based in Miami, and transports the hands-on, optimistic attitude that characterizes the entire company. 

Not the easiest time to open an office
Following a 04JUL20 with a difference, given that, due to COVID-19, Miami beaches were closed, community fireworks canceled, and large gatherings discouraged, it is not the easiest time to open
an office. The US is experiencing rapid increases in COVID-19 cases, and Miami, the hardest hit in Florida state, has seen surging numbers of positive cases particularly in the past couple of
weeks, averaging 1,800+ new cases a day. The City of Miami recently extended its State of Emergency for the sixteenth time since 10MAR20, and the wearing of masks is mandatory in all public
places.

Forging ahead to offer the best time-critical solutions
time:matters’ CEO, Alexander Kohnen, is steadfast in his company’s strategy: “The foundation of a US corporate affiliate is another logical step and important milestone in our
internationalization strategy, which we are still firmly committed to even given the challenge of COVID-19 and its effects on the aviation industry. Operating as an independent company, we can
meet the ongoing requirements of our global customers. The new company will offer them the same high quality of service that they are used to from our other ISO-certified
subsidiaries.”

time:matters already has subsidiaries in China, the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, and customers have access to a global network which includes over 500 courier partners and airlines, normally
offering more than 3,000 flight connections a day to over 500 destinations in around 100 countries, around the clock.

Multilingual, national, and international services
English, German and Spanish is spoken at time:matters Americas, Inc., and the Customer Service team is ready to serve US companies as well as international and global players from the automotive,
aviation and aerospace, high-tech and semi-con, life and health, med-tech, machinery and component, and logistics sectors, offering the entire range of time:matters services from on-board courier
solutions, through to ad hoc and regular express air freight solutions as well as charter solutions. It will handle the entire transport chain process from shipment pick-up, to delivery and even
customs clearance if the customer desires this. It will offer tailored solutions for time-critical and sensitive shipments, providing advice, carrying out bookings, issuing air waybills, local
invoicing, and is there to support its national and international customers throughout the shipment’s journey. Given its local presence, time:matters Americas, Inc. is able to ensure a close link
to selected local network partners and is in a position to provide the best fit to ensure high-performance logistics processes.

Global connections with more to come
Already today, time:matters connects a total of 16 key marketplaces in the US and Mexico to major business centers in Europe, Israel, and Asia through its existing Sameday Air network, with more
than 130 stations worldwide and over 20 airline partners. Mark Krug announces that there is more to come: “We will shortly be connecting further American stations to our unique Sameday Air
network for our customers. With the increased network density, we will be able to ensure the fastest possible transport connections.”

Brigitte Gledhill

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