A Asia Shipping, largest logistics integrator in Latin America, announces the acquisition of Hórus Logistics, logistics and warehousing service company from Santa Catarina, as part of your 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, like RFID tracking, warehouse management software (WMS) and Power BI (Business Intelligence)
"In addition to acting in the integration of various fundamental modes for import and export", bridging the gap between suppliers, shipowners, ports and carriers, now we will also act as a major 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 sector. We will be the first national company to serve the entire supply chain of the sector, from start to finish of operations, explain Alexandre Pimenta, CEO of Asia Shipping
The company's new acquisition continues its growth and innovation initiatives in the segment. In April of this year, Asia Shipping had already announced the purchase of Dati, a cloud platform, based on AI, to simplify and enhance foreign trade operations. In addition to automating almost 90% of the processes in the area, through a single solution, the importer and exporter have full visibility of their operation with the use of the solution, from the order to the delivery of the cargo
"With the acquisition of Hórus", we now offer 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 the time spent in the warehouse. In a market where efficiency is crucial, cross-docking can significantly reduce storage costs, being ideal for time-sensitive goods and high-turnover products, пояснює виконавчий
About the other services that will be provided by Asia Shipping, Pepper highlights inventory management in the two operational units of Hórus Logistics, in Itajaí 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, of storage management, we managed to ensure precise control of the stocks, provide full visibility and deliver real-time updates, avoiding losses and excesses, points
According to Rafael Dantas, commercial director of Asia Shipping, the acquisition will also strengthen the company's expansion into other regions. Today, the logistics integrator is in 12 countries, with 41 offices around the world, being ten in Brazil
The changes anticipated in the new tax reform will require importers to seek logistical 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 North American market, that integrates the vision of a freight forwarder with that of a complete logistics provider. This will allow for greater visibility into the logistical needs of our clients, reinforcing our commitment to a more strategic and efficient service, adds Dantas
The choice for Hórus Logistics
With only one year of operation, the company from Santa Catarina has been showing exponential growth; a breakthrough that is linked to the extensive experience of its founders in the logistics and warehousing market. With two strategically located headquarters in Itajaí and Araquari, next to ports responsible for handling a large part of Brazil's foreign trade, the company already has 30 employees and plans to open two more units – in the states of Paraná and São Paulo – through new investments
"The customer-oriented and humanized service combined with technology helped Hórus triple in size in a short period of time". Asia Shipping saw a lot of value in the way we operate, besides being an important complement to the company's operations chain. With this acquisition, we also gained more strength in our expansion. We will open a branch in São José dos Pinhais (PR) later this year, and we are already working to open another operation in the State of São Paulo, in 2025, informs Silvio Fernandes, CEO of Hórus Logistics
