Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened a fully-owned subsidiary in Colombia as part of its network expansion in the Americas. The German-owned forwarding and logistics company has been active in Colombia for almost 30 years through local partner companies. Earlier this year its acquired its perishables partner HPL Apollo, including the HPL entity in Colombia. Following this the company has formally established its own subsidiary specializing in general cargo and other verticals including airfreight, seafreight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics supported by an experienced team of supply chain professionals, using Colombia as a strategic hub for both inbound and outbound flows.
Chief executive Jens Drewes, said: “Following the takeover of HPL Apollo in the US and the inclusion of its Colombian operations, establishing a fully integrated own country organization in Colombia marks another milestone in our global expansion strategy. The Americas is a key market for us, and this development strengthens our presence and enhances our ability to serve customers across this strategically important region.”
Regional chief executive, Americas, Peter Huwel, added: “After seven successful years of collaboration with our local partner ABC Cargo Logistics, we are proud to take the next step by establishing our own Hellmann operations in Colombia. This launch strengthens our ability to deliver the high-quality, integrated logistics solutions our customers expect from Hellmann, while positioning us to drive continued growth across the region.”