It is the third office in
Brazil, joining bases with Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Santos is South America’s busiest port, ranking 39th worldwide in terms of
container traffic, and can accommodate up to 50 vessels simultaneously GAC’s physical presence in the region’s largest port enables the company
to respond faster to customs’ requirements and reduce freight clearance times, while fostering closer relations with the customs and port
authorities. The Santos team will continue to handle the customs clearance process and domestic delivery to inland job sites near the port, in addition to managing daily shipments from various overseas suppliers which require expedient clearance through Santos. Established in 2006, GAC Brazil offers a one-stop shop for a comprehensive range of supply chain and logistics solutions. The Santos office will deliver a suite of services including ocean freight import and export, inland transportation, procurement, ship spares logistics, husbandry, ship agency and crew changes, as well as bunker fuels provision, dry cargo handling and customs clearance. “The opening of GAC Santos clearly shows that we are well on track as
strong players in this market,” says Rodrigo Demarco, GAC Brazil, Managing Director. “At all three Brazilian offices, we have teams of seasoned
business veterans with a wealth of experience and expertise, combined with the reach and resources of more than 300 GAC offices around the world. That means our customers can rest assured that we can deliver their strategy locally and globally.”
GAC continues Brazilian expansion with Santos office
