DP World opened a new freight forwarding office in Porto Alegre, expanding its network in Brazil and strengthening its role as an end-to-end logistics provider in Latin America.
The Porto Alegre office offers a full range of freight forwarding services, including FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) shipping, air freight, and domestic container transport by road. Additional services such as warehousing, international cargo insurance, and customs clearance will provide customers with comprehensive solutions that enhance visibility, efficiency, and security throughout the entire cargo cycle.
Strengthening Brazil’s Freight Forwarding Network
Porto Alegre is DP World’s sixth freight forwarding office in Brazil, joining those in Santos, São Paulo, Campinas, Itajaí and Curitiba. The opening of a headquarters in Rio de Janeiro is expected by the end of this year, and additional offices will be added in Manaus and Fortaleza by 2026.
The expansion complements DP World’s integrated operations at the Port of Santos, one of the largest private multipurpose terminals in Brazil. Ongoing investments will increase container handling capacity to 1.7 million TEUs annually by 2026, further aligning the port, terminal, and logistics capabilities.
Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, stated that “the opening in Porto Alegre represents another important step in our strategy to bring comprehensive logistics solutions closer to our customers. Southern Brazil is a crucial industrial hub, and this expansion ensures we support regional businesses with the connectivity, reliability, and efficiency they need to compete in global markets.”
Since 2023, DP World has opened over 180 freight forwarding offices worldwide, including 35 in the Americas, as part of its mission to build more resilient and connected trade networks. The company’s logistics presence in Latin America now spans strategic locations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Suriname.
