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	British Ski Champion
	Leading Colchester firm Wallis Shipping is popping Champagne corks today after its ski protégé Ed Drake was crowned British Men’s Champion at the national championships in Meribel, France. Wallis Shipping, which specialises in global freight and logistics, has backed the leading British ski team member for several years and recently stepped-up its support when he made an astonishing return to the sport following a hip injury. Ed Drake, 22, glided through some intense competitions with an incredible four race wins in Super Giant Slalom, Downhill, Giant Slalom and Combined Slalom Downhill. This huge achievement means Ed has clinched the ‘British Men’s Champion’ title for the first time, earning him automatic selection into the 2009 Val D’Isere World Championship. Although based at Britain’s ski training camp in Austria, Ed has very strong links to Colchester; his Grandparents herald from the town and his father studied at Colchester Institute. Managing Director of Wallis Shipping, Stuart Gregory, said: “This was an incredible result for Ed and follows a very successful winter competing in the Europa Cup. We are very proud to be sponsoring one of the country’s top skiing champions and will be supporting his journey all the way to Whistler in Canada for the 2010 Olympic Games. As a company we have strong ties to local sport and take pride in sponsoring the town’s young talent.” Wallis Shipping, which is celebrating 21 years in business, has invested in both training and travel expenses for the up-and-coming champion. 25 April 2008
	Wallis Makes a Toothy Transit to Africa
	Colchester’s leading shipping and logistics company, Wallis Shipping, has made a crucially important shipment to Africa which will help improve the health to people living in Ghana by providing the entire equipment for 21 new dental surgeries for the Ministry of Health for the African country. Wallis Shipping, based on Severalls Business Park in Colchester, has secured a unique contract to transport dental equipment including drills, X-Ray equipment and dental chairs on behalf of a Dutch-owned sourcing and procurement company, The vital cargo will travel by air and sea from Rugby and Holland to the port of Tema in Ghana, and will then be distributed to sites across the country. Wallis is a member of the British International Freight Association and has a well-established reputation for excellence. Stuart Gregory, Managing Director of Wallis Shipping, said: “This is one of the most important shipments we have made and hopefully our role will assist with the training of dental staff helping people in countries like Ghana. “We have a track history of transporting essential goods to the third world, including condoms, medicines and hospital beds. Helping provide such sought after goods to communities that really need them, is extremely worthwhile and we hope to continue to be a key provider of medical equipment to Africa.” Established in 1987, Wallis offers ‘traditional’ services including shipping, outsourcing and warehousing but has also launched its own internet solutions company and a division focusing on sourcing products. 4 June 2007
	It’s Down, Down and Away for Olympic Skiing Hopeful A Colchester-based shipping firm has set its sights on helping a young skiing star to get to the 2012 Olympics. Wallis Shipping, which specialises in global freight and logistics, has backed leading British ski team member, Ed Drake, for several years, but has stepped-up its support after the young skier made an astonishing return to the sport due to a hip injury that has kept him off the slopes for a year and a half. Although based at Britain’s ski training camp in Austria, Ed has strong links to Colchester. His grandparents herald from the town and his father studied at Colchester Institute. Ed, 21, recently took first place at an international race in Switzerland, beating 112 racers from all over the world, including top American and Canadian skiers. Ed is a former British and French ski champion and is one of seven men in the British team who are hoping to be chosen to travel to Whistler in Canada for the Olympic Games in 2010. Managing director of Wallis Shipping, Stuart Gregory, said: “We are very proud to be sponsoring one of the country’s top skiing champions and after this excellent result on his return it has dramatically improved his world ranking and puts him in the top 200, which is incredible. We are so pleased to see him back in action. As a company we have strong ties to local sport and take pride in sponsoring the town’s young talent.” Wallis Shipping, which is celebrating 20 years in business, has invested in both training and travel expenses for the up-and-coming champion. 20 February 2007 Wallis Shipping Services Ltd Transport, technology, and trust. With years of experience in international freight and logistics management, Wallis is uniquely qualified to create an efficient, cost-effective solution that suits your exact requirements. Contact us today at info@wssl.co.uk, and let your core business benefit from our expertise!

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