DHL Global Forwarding has reached an agreement to acquire Aero Cargas, a company focused on logistics and freight transport in Uruguay.

“This acquisition strengthens our presence in Latin America and establishes our first direct operation in Uruguay, a growing logistics hub for regional and international trade,” said Erik Meade, CEO of LATAM DHL Global Forwarding.

Through his LinkedIn account, he detailed that both companies have collaborated for more than 30 years , so Aero Cargas brings solid local experience and specialized capabilities in life sciences and health, industrial projects and operations in free trade zones.

“Together, we will create even more value for customers by combining deep market knowledge across the Southern Cone with DHL Global Forwarding’s global network and logistics expertise,” he said.

He mentioned that they will continue working to connect “people, improve lives and facilitate trade in one of the most dynamic regions in the world.”

Aero Cargas has been the exclusive agent of DHL Global Forwarding since 1993 and specializes in transportation, logistics, supply chain and warehousing, according to information published by this company on its LinkedIn account.

The firm, located in Montevideo, Uruguay, also focuses on maritime freight, air freight, land freight and distribution, among other services such as logistics consulting and industrial projects.

In addition, he participated in the distribution of more than 95% of the COVID-19 vaccines in Uruguay during this health emergency.

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In order to strengthen its digital and regional focus, DHL Global Forwarding , the air and ocean freight division of the DHL Group, announced that Erik Meade , current CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Mexico, will be in charge of the Latin America region starting December 1, 2025.

The company also announced a series of structural adjustments to its global board of directors. Specifically, it announced the appointment of Tim Robertson , current CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Americas, as the new Executive Vice President of Accelerated Digitalization. Additionally, Michael Young , currently CEO of DHL Global Forwarding USA, will lead the North American region. These changes will also take effect on December 1.

“The appointment of Tim Robertson, a seasoned executive with deep expertise in strategic management, operations, information technology, and business process optimization, represents a significant step forward. Michael Young brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global markets, with a strong track record of customer engagement and business strategy. Erik Meade has demonstrated exceptional leadership in Latin America, combining an entrepreneurial approach with operational excellence and a deep understanding of customer needs in rapidly growing markets within this important region,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight.

Among the firm’s new developments is the creation of a new structure called Accelerated Digitalization , which aims to expand the company’s digital capabilities through artificial intelligence-based solutions. Its priorities include transforming service centers for administrative operations and developing a digital concept focused on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

“By redoubling our efforts in digitization and assigning a dedicated focus at the board level for North and Latin America, we seek to improve our execution and meet our growth ambitions,” Oscar de Bok emphasized.

With these appointments, the company is committed to digitalization, which, in addition to strengthening its position in the global logistics market, seeks to prepare it to face the challenges of the future with a technological and innovative vision.

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