GAC Expands Bunkering, Other Services With New Location in Brazil

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Wednesday July 27, 2016

GAC Brazil today announced the opening of a seventh office offering bunkering, and other shipping and marine logistics services.

The new location in São João da Barra RJ, in the north of Rio de Janeiro State, covers operations at the Açu port complex, which has ten berths and plans to add another 20.

"The Açu Port is expected to become one of the largest port complexes in Latin America. The combination of commodities and activities related to shipping and logistics is definitely a great opportunity for GAC Brazil to showcase its main assets to the local market,” said Rodrigo Kill, Shipping Manager at GAC Brazil.

"Having this scenario, we can assure our customers that GAC is a reliable option as our shipping team has a distinctive blend of dry bulk and O&G specialists."

Jorge Nikulin, Project Manager for GAC Brazil Logistics, added: "For project logistics, Port Açu is a bright place for development, combining strategic localization with opportunities for growth. GAC Brazil is gathering synergy through its services to offer a complete solution to our customers backed by ship agency, project logistics and our full package of logistic solutions."

GAC's Brazilian operations are headquartered in São Paulo, with the six branch offices located in Angra dos Reis, Macae, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, and now Açu.