Business News of Monday, 9 September 2013

Source: thechronicle.com.gh

Hertz Ghana begins operations

LEASAFRIC, the biggest leasing company with a portfolio of non-bank financial institution has launched Hertz Ghana as the world’s number one logistics and transportation service to corporate Ghana.

Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global holdings Incorporation is an American car rental company with international locations in 145 countries worldwide, whiles operating a fleet of over 550,000 vehicles from 6,300 locations.

Speaking at the launch of Hertz Ghana, the President of Ghana Chambers of Commerce (GCC), Mr. Seth Baah, also a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkawkaw, retreated that corporate Ghana can not survive without the services of transportation and logistics, which all kinds of commerce depend on.

“This is why Hertz was able to see into the future to recognize the importance of global travels and establish a car rental network to service that demand”, he added.

“We are confident with its entry to Ghana, that all sectors of the economic life of Ghana is assured of total logistics package/solutions with value added services streamlined to cater for the Ghanaian’s ever dynamic lifestyle because Hertz services will align with the Government’s objectives to provide seamless transportation for its citizenry and serve as a catalyst for economic growth”, Mr. Baah stressed.