Scan Global Logistics further strengthens its Latin American presence

          With the opening of new offices in Argentina and Colombia, as well as improved service operations in Chile, Peru and Mexico, global logistics provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is expanding its product offering and adding new competencies in new and existing locations. In addition, SGL recently signed documents to acquire Blu Logistics in Brazil, a leading freight forwarding company in Brazil, which will add specialized capabilities mainly for the China and Southeast Asian trade lanes to SGL's global network.
          Copenhagen, September 25, 2024: SGL's investments in Latin America strengthen its position in an emerging region of the world with great economic and development potential and a unique geographical location relative to North America and Asia-Pacific.
          Speaking about regional market expansion, Jörn Schmersahl, COO of Latin America, elaborated on SGL's expansion strategy for Latin America, a key regional market in the future:
          "Latin America holds great potential, and expanding our regional footprint to Argentina, Colombia and Brazil is a strategic investment in our global growth strategy. At the same time, we have also strengthened the capabilities of our existing teams in Mexico, Chile and Peru. By increasing local knowledge and expertise, we are able to better understand the needs and preferences of local markets. As a result, we are able to provide better customized logistics solutions and services, helping our local and global customers make informed decisions to strengthen and optimize their supply chains. In addition, the expanded SGL Latin American network structure will be able to actively meet SGL's network needs."

Enhanced connectivity and flexibility
          In addition to strengthening SGL's global and regional networks, the increase in local operations will also strengthen the company's network connections with neighboring countries such as Uruguay and Paraguay. As a result, customers will benefit from a wide range of cross-border logistics solutions, smooth customs clearance, warehousing, and domestic and international trucking services.
          Throughout Latin America, SGL serves clients in the areas of Aid & Relief, Energy, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Projects, Automotive, FMCG, Food & Additives, Technology, General Manufacturing, etc.
Ongoing Investment Plans
          Global CEO Allan Melgaard describes the investment plans in the Latin America region:
“Latin America is an interesting market with a young and growing population, increasing purchasing power, and commercial diversity in industries and customers, which is a good fit for our company’s growth. We are committed to continue investing to build a strong presence in Latin America and provide comprehensive and competitive logistics solutions to our customers.”
          The newly added markets will provide customers with more flexible and wider solutions:
               Argentina (main network in Buenos Aires) has a well-developed port, airport and railway system with a well-developed logistics infrastructure. The country’s major ports along the Atlantic Ocean provide customers with local and global services. Combined with cross-border services in neighboring Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia, customers will further benefit from a wide range of import and export services. Argentina offers unparalleled connectivity, providing companies with a strategic advantage for expanding their business and regionalizing their operations.
              Colombia (main network in Bogota) is adjacent to the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and has many lucrative ports. Its geographical location makes it a strategic springboard to Asia, the Pacific and the Americas, as well as an entry point to South American countries. With an extensive network of free trade zones in all ports and major cities (Bogota, Cali and Medellin), Colombia is an ideal location for distributing products to the South American continent.
              Brazil (with the main network in Sao Paulo) has one of the longest coastlines in the world and numerous deep-water ports, providing an ideal port infrastructure for international trade, in addition to cross-border trucking services to neighboring countries. The recent acquisition of Blu Logistics is a major player in local air and ocean logistics, with growth rates of 27% and 47% respectively in the past two years, specializing in trade routes from China and Southeast Asia to Latin America. This will provide SGL with a strong operating platform, allowing the company to expand its regional coverage and provide better services to customers around the world.
           In Chile and Mexico, both countries have added skilled air and ocean experts to their facilities, with operations in Santiago, Chile and Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, respectively. In addition, SGL Mexico is working with SGL USA to strengthen its cross-border operations and activities.