Having recently announced a change of destination port for the Unites States to the Port of Galveston in Texas, Sea Freight carrier Wallanius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has now added an additional service between North and South America.

Beginning late next month, the carrier will begin Pure Truck Car Carrier (PTCC) services between Ports in the United States, Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela and Brazil.  While an existing RoRo service exists between South and North America, WWL will now sail two PTCC’s on the route, the M/V Tasco and M/V Tagus.

The new service is expected to be a boon for automakers in North and South America, providing new opportunities for manufacturers to exploit new and existing markets.  Christopher Conner, the President of WWL Americas confirmed this sentiment, saying that “auto manufacturers are selling and producing more and more in the world’s emerging markets.”  “By launching this new service, we aim to provide our customers with cost-effective access to the largest auto markets throughout the Americas. Our “factory to dealer” solution provides our customers with competitive power and agility in these challenging markets.”

Executive Vice President of WWL Americas, John Felitto also commenting on the new service, touched upon the companies  excellent reputation.  “Our reputation is built upon our zero-tolerance policy against cargo damage,” said Mr Felitto. “In today’s economy, cost-effective means more than good rates, car makers need lower overall delivery costs. Our zero-tolerance policy is driven by our company values and also recognition of the savings that our customers achieve when cargo arrives as and when expected.”

The new PTCC service will commence on the 28th of April and WWL expects the service to in conjunction with the companies existing transportation services offered to makers of construction and agricultural equipment, buses, trucks and non-container cargo such as boats and project cargo.

Source: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

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