The logistics company highlighted the country’s political and financial stability, as well as its diversification into industries other than agro-export.
The Chilean company Andes Logistics Integration opened its first office in Uruguay as a “crucial step” in its regional expansion strategy and after an investment of 350,000 dollars. The objective is to boost the markets of Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay from the country, taking advantage of its recognized characteristics of political and financial stability.
Business relations between Chili and Uruguay continue to grow and deepen with the arrival of more companies in the country. According to the company, “Uruguay It has positioned itself as a strategic transit point in the International Trade, providing significant geographic, operational and customs advantages.” For this reason, the opening in the country became “a crucial step in the strategy of Andes Integración Logística to become the main forwarder of Latin America by 2030.”
“The gateway to Mercosur”
Although Andes already has a presence in nine countries – including Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia – the office of Uruguay It has the particularity of being a milestone for the company because it is considered “the gateway to Mercosur”, as he pointed out Selene Vega, Business Development Manager of the firm.
The total investment was 350,000 dollars, and was intended to take advantage of the advantages offered by the country, also to strengthen the markets of Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay and “consolidate the intra-South American trade.
“Uruguay emerges as a viable option to offer solutions to customers’ supply chains. Its strategic geographic location and favorable regulatory framework, combined with the Technological tools Developed by Andes, they provide a solid platform to provide logistics solutions at a regional level,” said the Chilean company.
“It is a country full of business and investment opportunities where political and financial stability make the presence very attractive,” he said. Natalia Apollo, Branch Manager of Andes Integración Logística Uruguay. In this regard, the diversification of the economy towards other industries besides the agro-export sector was also highlighted, such as the automotive, software services and products, and pharmaceutical industries.
Source: Ambito
