At Brazil’s Intermodal Conference the Goal Still Remains the Same: Win Big in The U.S. Market

This year’s Intermodal Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil saw many Latin American businesses searching for a long-term partnership with a trusted U.S. based logistics company with strong services and relationships in the U.S. market.  

Even in this challenging environment, there is a strong desire from Latin American businesses to work with a logistics company that offers highly diverse ocean, air, trucking, and warehouse options, and can help them navigate the U.S. market.

“Establishing a strong and continued presence in the U.S. marketplace requires a significant amount of experience, knowledge, and industry relationships,” said Anthony Fullbrook, president of OEC Group’s North American region. “Any business serious about establishing a significant presence in the U.S. market needs to partner with a logistics company with a long-term history of success in this market.”

Shippers are also seeking to work with companies that can offer strong industry connections and can secure high TEU allocations with every major carrier coming from any market around the world. Additionally, due to the current tariff climate, shippers have expressed a strong desire to work with a company that also employs a highly knowledgeable brokerage team that can advise on new tariff regulations and ensure that their cargo clears U.S. customs without any complications.

“At the end of the day, any shipper looking to make its mark the U.S. market needs to work with a logistics company that has deep industry relationships,” said Frank Costa, vice president of sales at OEC Group.  “Having the right relationship is the only way you can get ahead in this current climate.”