Scan Global Logistics further strengthens its Latin American presence by enhancing existing operations and adding Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil to its growing footprint Scan Global Logistics (SGL), the global logistics provider, continues its growth path in Latin America through a combination of new market entries, expansions and acquisitions. By opening new offices in Argentina and Colombia and improving service operations in Chile, Peru, and Mexico, the company is expanding product offerings and adding new competencies in new and existing locations. In addition, SGL recently signed the papers to acquire BLU Logistics in Brazil, a leading Brazilian freight forwarder that will add expertise mainly on the China and Southeast Asia trade lanes to SGL’s global network. Copenhagen, 25 September 2024: Upon the regional market expansion, Jörn Schmersahl, RCEO Latin America, expands on the expansion strategy in Latin America, a key future regional market for SGL: ‘Latin America holds immense potential, and expanding our regional footprint to include Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil is a strategic investment in pursuing our global growth strategy. Simultaneously, we have enhanced the capabilities of our existing teams in Mexico, Chile, and Peru. Through increased local knowledge and expertise, we address the needs and preferences of local markets with a better understanding. As a result, we offer improved, customised logistics solutions and services and help our local and global customers make informed decisions to enhance and optimise their supply chains. In addition, the expanded SGL LATAM structure will enable a proactive contribution to the SGL network requirements.’ |
Increased connectivity and flexibility Besides strengthening the global and regional SGL network, the increased local presence will also enhance the company’s network with neighbouring countries such as Uruguay, and Paraguay. Thus, customers will benefit from extensive cross-border logistics solutions, smooth customs clearance, warehousing, and national and international trucking services.
Across the Latin American region, SGL provides services for customers in aid and relief, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial projects, automotive, FMCG, food and additives, technology, general manufacturing, and more.
Planned continued investments Allan Melgaard, Global CEO, on the planned investments in the Latin America region:
‘Latin America is an interesting market with a young and growing population, increasing buying power, and a commercial diversity of industries and customers, making it a great fit for our company. We are focused on continuing to invest in building a strong presence in Latin America to provide comprehensive and competitive logistics solutions to our customers.’
The new additional markets will provide customers with increased flexibility and extensive solutions:
In Chile and Mexico, skilled Air and Ocean experts have been added to both countries’ setups, operating from Santiago de Chile and Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, respectively. In addition, SGL Mexico is strengthening its’ cross-border operations and activities in cooperation with SGL USA. |
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