Asia Shipping, the largest logistics integrator in Latin America, announces the acquisition of Horus Logistics, a Santa Catarina company of logistics and warehousing services, as part of its growth strategy. From this movement, the company starts to serve the chain the end-to-end segment with storage solutions, cross-docking and inventory management, services that rely on the use of technologies such as RFID tracking, warehouse management software (WMS) and Power BI (Business Intelligence).
“In addition to acting in the integration of several fundamental modes for import and export, bridging the gap between suppliers, shipowners, ports and carriers, we will now also act as a large distribution center, with more than 12 thousand square meters of area. Because of this, this acquisition is an important step for the expansion of our business in the logistics segment.We will be the first national company to fully serve the sector chain, from the beginning to the end of the” operations, explains Alexandre Pimenta, CEO of Asia Shipping.
The new acquisition of the company continues its growth and innovation initiatives in the segment.In April this year, Asia Shipping had already announced the purchase of Dati, an AI-based cloud platform to simplify and improve comex operations. In addition to automating almost 90% of the processes in the area, through a single solution, the importer and exporter has full visibility of its operation with the use of the solution, from ordering to delivery of the cargo.
“With the acquisition of Horus, we now offer the cross-docking service, essential to reduce storage time and associated costs. This method involves the faster transfer of goods to the customer from the distribution center, minimizing warehouse dwell time.In a market where efficiency is crucial, cross-docking can reduce storage costs significantly, making it ideal for time-sensitive goods and high-turnover products”.
Regarding the other services that are now provided by Asia Shipping, Pimenta highlights the inventory management in the two operational units of Horus Logistics, in Itajai and Araquari, both in the state of Santa Catarina.“This is a crucial step for logistical success. With the support of solutions such as RFID tracking and WMS software, storage management, we can ensure accurate control of inventories, provide full visibility and provide updates in real time, avoiding losses and excessES”, points.
According to Rafael Dantas, Asia Shipping's commercial director, the acquisition will also give more strength in the expansion of the company to other regions. Today, the logistics integrator is in 12 countries, with 41 offices around the world, ten in Brazil.
“The changes foreseen in the new tax reform will require importers to seek logistics alternatives to maintain their competitiveness, and we want to be at the forefront to offer these innovative solutions.We are also implementing a model inspired by the American market, which integrates the vision of a freight forwarder with that of a complete logistics provider. This will allow greater visibility on the logistics needs of our customers, reinforcing our commitment to a more strategic and efficient service”, adds Dantas.
The choice for Horus Logistics
With only one year of operation, a company from Santa Catarina has been showing exponential growth; an advance that is linked to the long experience of its founders in the logistics and storage market. With two headquarters strategically located in Itajai and Araquari, close to ports responsible for moving much of the foreign trade of Brazil, the company already has 30 employees and projects the opening of two more units (in the states of Parana and Sao Paulo & Sao Paulo & through new investments.
“The service close to the customer and humanized added technology helped Horus triple in size in a short time. Asia Shipping saw a lot of value in this way we operate, in addition to being an important complement to the company's chain of operations. With this acquisition, we also gained more strength in our expansion.We will open later this year a branch in Sao Jose dos Pinhais (PR), and we are already working to open another operation in the State of Sao Paulo, in 2025”, informs Silvio Fernandes, CEO of Horus Logistica.
