Star Concord, a global ocean consolidator, is excited to announce its expansion into Europe. Headquartered in Taiwan as part of the Pacific Star Group, the company will establish a new regional office in Rotterdam, marking the beginning of its European presence. Set to launch in early March 2025, Star Concord will be located in the iconic Maastoren, close to the renowned Erasmusbrug, on the 33rd floor, offering nearly 900 square feet of stunning office space.
After nearly 50 years of being a key player in the Asian ocean consolidation industry, Star Concord is now ready to enter the European market. With successful expansions already in the US, Turkey, and Dubai, the company is thrilled to broaden its reach into Europe by opening this new office in Rotterdam. After years of local collaborations with industry leaders, Star Concord is proud to establish its European base in this dynamic city. “What better place to start than our very own Rotterdam!” said Jamila Rharssisse, Managing Director.
Jamila Rharssisse, who brings extensive experience and recognition in the industry, is the perfect leader for this new European venture, supported by the key stakeholders of the Pacific Star Group.
Founded in 1977 by Dr. Kuang Lin in Taiwan, the Pacific Star Group has grown into a major shipping company in the region. Operating under the Star Concord brand, the company provides a wide range of services, including shipping agency, ocean and air cargo contracting, charter ship broking, container chartering, and publishing of Air Trade Weekly, among others. The company is committed to its core business philosophy of quality, efficiency, innovation, customer service, education, and implementation.
Star Concord delivers value-driven solutions while ensuring each transaction is handled swiftly and accurately. Thanks to its substantial cargo volume and strong relationships with major carriers, the company guarantees its customers readily available cargo space, professional services, and the most competitive rates. As an experienced transport group, Star Concord’s team is dedicated to meeting customer needs with enthusiasm and confidence.
To provide the best possible solutions, Star Concord has built extensive partnerships with industry organizations, port authorities, trade associations, and government agencies. Over the years, the company has established a global network of partners, enabling it to deliver shipments to all corners of the world with efficiency and reliability. With these global alliances, Star Concord ensures that clients can have peace of mind, knowing their cargo will reach its destination safely and on time.
In addition to Rotterdam, Star Concord is expanding into new markets in Turkey, India, and Dubai, with an established presence in over 20 major cities across Asia. The company’s corporate team operates globally, with offices in Taipei and Shanghai.
2000+More than 2,000 employees |
50More than 50 Offices |
500KMore than 500,000 containers |
250+Destinations Worldwide |
Pacific Star Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. There are more than 50 Offices worldwide include Pacific Star Express China(North China, Central China, Eastern China, South China), Pacific Star Express Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung), Pacific Concord Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung), Pacific Star Int'l Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung), Pan Pacific (Los Angeles), Pan Star (Los Angeles, Chicago), Pan Link (New York), Pacific Star Express (Hong Kong), Star-Concord Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), Star Concord Korea (Seoul), Star Concord (Singapore), Star Concord Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Ha Noi, Binh Duong), Star Concord Malaysia (Port Klang, Penang, Pasir Gudang), PT. Star Concord Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya), Star Concord Philippines (Manila), Star Concord Thailand (Bangkok),Star Concord Cambodia (Phnom Penh).,Star Concord India (Mumbai,Chennai).,STAR CONCORD TURKEY LOJISTIK A.S. (Istanbul).,STAR CONCORD LOGISTICS L.L.C (Dubai).,and STAR CONCORD NETHERLANDS BV (Rotterdam).
Established in 1977, PACIFIC STAR GROUP is now one of the largest shipping agents and most influential market leaders in Taiwan(China), throughout Greater China, the USA & Globally. Pacific Star Group’s services include liner agency, shipbroker, tramp agency, container leasing, NVOCC, ocean and air freight forwarding and customs clearance. Pacific Star Group has strategically placed offices across the globe to reach every client who needs reliable shipping services. Currently, Pacific Star Group has over 2,000 professionals to serve you around the world to ensure a worry-free delivery.
Over the years, the Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communication and the Port Authority of Keelung has consistently named Pacific Star Group as “The best NVOCC of the year”. Common Wealth Magazine, Business Weekly and China Credit Information Services have also ranked the group as one of the “Top 500 Corporations” in the service industry. These recognitions fueled our perseverance as a shipping company to strive for excellence. We are grateful to know that we are delivering satisfactory service to our clients and we want to further improve to meet the demands of the future.