News / Control of Wilson Sons could boost MSC dominance in Brazil

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22/10/2024

MSC’s acquisition of Brazilian operator Wilson Sons has raised eyebrows among forwarders in the region, although some see opportunities.

London-based Ocean Wilson Holdings confirmed yesterday it had reached an agreement to sell its 56.47% stake in the Brazilian business to MSC’s port subsidiary, Shipping Agency Services. (For more detail on the numbers, go to Loadstar Premium.)

Responding to the news, one forwarder in the region told The Loadstar: “There’ll be effects on forwarders. If we’re looking ...

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