TPT July 2013

Industry News

Big increase in enquiries from South America CARDIFF-based Rhys Davies Forwarding has reported a significant increase in enquiries from the burgeoning South American market and is using its extensive knowledge and contacts in the region to negotiate exceptionally good rates for customers. Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, is now the sixth largest economy in the world and other countries such as Chile and Argentina are also enjoying considerable economic growth. With Brazil hosting the World Cup next year and the Olympics in 2016 the world’s eyes will be sharply focused on the region, which can only be good for its economy and future international trade. Rhys Davies’ freight forwarding manager, John Lyon, said, “We’ve been shipping goods to and from the South American countries for over 20 years and built up a network of contacts and local knowledge over that time. South America can be a difficult place to operate so having people out there you’ve known for years and can trust is very important;it’s not just a matter of finding an agent on a screen and hoping for the best. That’s not to say that technology does not have a role to play and we’ve invested heavily in the latest IT systems to support our operations and keep track of our shipments around the globe.” Rhys Davies is a member of The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and provides import and export services for a wide range of goods, including those that are hazardous or difficult to handle such as flammable gases, explosives, chemicals and paint, to and from any location in the world. Seamless pipe mill Tenaris has announced that it will build its first US seamless pipe mill in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas. With an estimated investment of US$1.5bn, the new facility will have an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons of seamless pipe. With its proximity to Houston and to Tenaris’s North American headquarters, the location offers a combination of favourable geography, operational logistics and availability of a skilled workforce. “Our new facility will complement our integrated global manufacturing network and work closely with our existing North American operations to further strengthen domestic production,” said Paolo Rocca, chairman and CEO. Rhys Davis Forwarding – UK Website: www.rhysdavies.co.uk

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