The negotiations for the Chilean port and logistics multinational to operate this US terminal were sealed last week as part of the company's strategy to expand its presence in North America. The terminal will be operated by a new subsidiary called Agunsa Manatee Terminal (AMT).
"Our strategy in the United States is to drive growth both organically and inorganically. On the one hand, we are looking to strengthen our existing businesses in logistics services, trucking and FFW. On the other hand, we are looking to expand our presence through the acquisition of port terminals,” said Maximiliano Urenda, Chief Development Officer Grupo Empresas Navieras – Agunsa.
“We see great potential in the purchase of Manatee, a port with consistent growth in all types of cargo and a strategic location as the closest deep-water port to the Panama Canal. With excellent rail and road connections, cargo can reach important urban areas in a short time," Urenda explained.
"At the same time, we are looking to reactivate old lines of business and continuously improve services to our customers. We see the North American region as a key area for our long-term growth," he added.
Located in Tampa Bay, in northern Manatee County, the new terminal operated by Agunsa has an open area of 280,000 sqm, 8,500 tonnes of storage capacity in silos, as well as a series of logistics and extra-port services that connect the Gulf of Mexico and Florida with the world.
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