GAC opens shipping agency in Rio de Janeiro

THE GAC Group has established a coordination office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

From there, GAC Brazil's team will liaise with a network of approved sub-agents to offer a wide range of port agency services, husbandry services, crew changes, medical assistance and provisions at all major Brazilian ports.

"We operate in a world where clients want more integrated service packages and the savings. GAC Brazil aims to provide differentiated shipping and logistics services to its principals and clients, which will guarantee the maximum efficiency in our services for shipping and logistics business," said GAC Brazil managing director Rodrigo De Marco.

This comes as recent development in Brazil's economy and industrial sector has boosted demand for ship agency and related services.

"Establishing a ship agency under our own name in Brazil is a natural step for GAC, to serve both our existing customers in the country and to attract new business," said GAC Brazil shipping manager Robert Olsson.

"Growth potential in Brazil is boundless. In the long term I expect GAC to become a strong player in this market. The GAC team has the network, knowledge and contacts to be the first choice for ship owners and charterers active in Brazil."
(Source:www.schednet.com)