Intermarine and Jumbo-SAL set up new hub in Chile

With more industrial projects on the horizon, especially wind energy, Intermarine and JSA are expanding in South America.

Intermarine and Jumbo-SAL-Alliance are joining Intermarine’s long-time agent, Marval, to form the new subsidiary JSA-Intermarine Chile. The first office to carry the name of both companies will be led by Nelson Matus.

“Intermarine and Marval have already collaborated successfully for many years now in South America. We’re excited to join forces and further expand our group presence in the region,” commented Jens Baumgarten, Director Chartering & Projects at Jumbo-SAL-Alliance

“Chile plays a significant role in South America due to its stable economy, geographic location, extensive raw material exports, reliable infrastructure, and project outlooks, particularly in wind energy. The potential in the South American market and in Chile specifically is enormous, especially when it comes to the wind sector.”

“Our new joint branch gives customers access to the unique combination of Intermarine’s very strong Americas liner services and breakbulk business as well as JSA’s global project and semi-liner services”, added Intermarine’s President Richard Seeg.

When SAL Heavy Lift took ownership of Intermarine back in late 2020, they followed a long-term strategy of developing the two enterprises as closely associated sister companies with different business models and offerings. This approach has proven highly successful. Intermarine’s business has thrived alongside SAL’s, showing the complementary nature of the fleets and service offerings.

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For Harren Group, Intermarine’s and SAL’s parent company, the branch is the 25^th office worldwide. Harren Group CEO Dr Martin Harren explained that “it’s truly exciting to make our next strategic move: opening an office that represents both Intermarine and JSA with such an experienced and long-term partner as Marval. Everyone at Harren Group is proud to see Intermarine and JSA take this next step on their shared journey. This expansion not only strengthens our local business. It also elevates our global portfolio and the presence of our entire group.”