Agility Acquires Mexico-Based Freight Forwarding Company to Expand Americas Operations
May 29, 2009Agility, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has acquired its longstanding partner in Mexico, Trafinsa S.A. de C.V. and U.S. affiliate Trafinsa International, LLC.
“Our relationship with Trafinsa spans 23 years, over which the company has established itself as a growing freight forwarding player with strong project forwarding capabilities,” said Mike Bible, CEO, Agility Americas.
Headquartered in Mexico City, Trafinsa operates four branches, located in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey, Mexico, and in Laredo, Texas. The company provides cargo management, air and ocean export, handling, deconsolidation, and documentation services to various industries, including cement, food, brewery and automotive.
“The merger reflects Agility’s continuing commitment to Latin America,” said Eduardo Porter, CEO, Trafinsa. “Together, our priority is to offer clients personalized service and practical solutions for their day-to-day freight forwarding operations both here in Mexico and abroad.”
Signing and closing for the acquisition took place on April 30, 2009.
