Food and agricultural supply-chain services in Uruguay

Operates one of the world's largest temperature-controlled warehouse networks, with more than 480 facilities across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific offering frozen, refrigerated and multi-zone storage plus blast freezing.

Owns and operates around 250 temperature-controlled warehouses worldwide, including 19 sites across Australia and New Zealand positioned near ports and major distribution centres.

Japanese logistics group offering warehouse storage and distribution including a cold chain logistics service alongside general ambient warehousing. It operates in Japan and internationally, including bases in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Terminales Graneleras Uruguayas operates a grain and grain byproduct transit and transshipment terminal at kilometer 0 of the Parana-Paraguay waterway in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, with storage silos and a warehouse-silo structure offering vessel, barge, truck and rail loading, temperature monitoring, independent ventilation, cleaning and drying services.

Montecon S.A. is the principal operator of the public terminal areas at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay, handling container, general and project cargo with reefer container plugs and free trade zone deposit warehousing. In 2021 it moved 287,044 TEUs across 214 oceanic and 421 feeder vessel services under ISO-certified quality and environmental management systems.

Frigorifico Tacuarembo S.A., part of the Marfrig group, operates a beef and lamb export complex at Ruta 5 y 26 in Tacuarembo, Uruguay, comprising four beef processing units, two lamb slaughterhouses and three industrialized product facilities with associated cold storage for export product.

KLN Logistics Group (formerly Kerry Logistics Network) is a Hong Kong-headquartered logistics provider offering air, ocean and land freight, integrated logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage, e-commerce fulfilment and cold chain solutions across Asia and beyond.

Yusen Logistics is a Japan-headquartered global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider offering ocean and air freight, warehousing, distribution, customs brokerage and temperature-controlled cold chain logistics for perishable goods.

DHL Supply Chain, part of Germany-headquartered DHL Group, is the world's leading contract logistics provider offering warehousing, transport, distribution and temperature-controlled cold chain solutions for perishables and life sciences.

Nippon Express (NX Group) is a Japan-headquartered global logistics provider offering air, ocean and ground freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, customs support and supply chain solutions across roughly 57 countries.

CJ Logistics is a Seoul-headquartered integrated logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, parcel delivery and IoT-enabled cold chain solutions for frozen, chilled and temperature-controlled goods.

Melbourne-headquartered logistics provider offering integrated supply chain, warehousing (including ambient, cold chain and frozen storage), transport and customs services across a network spanning around 150 countries.

Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics group operating in over 90 countries with air, sea, road and rail freight, contract logistics and temperature-controlled cold chain services for perishables and healthcare.

Marseille-headquartered logistics provider (part of CMA CGM, having absorbed Bolloré Logistics under one brand) operating in around 170 countries with contract logistics, air/ocean/ground freight, customs and reefer/perishables cold chain services.

Levallois (France)-headquartered full-service logistics company operating in around 166 countries with freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution/express and temperature-controlled cold chain capabilities.

Abu Dhabi-headquartered logistics and investment group whose businesses include Agility Logistics Parks (Grade-A warehousing), Shipa freight forwarding, delivery and e-commerce fulfilment, and customs digitalization across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

GXO Logistics is a publicly traded (NYSE: GXO) contract logistics company that operates temperature-controlled and ambient warehousing and distribution services, including for food and beverage manufacturers, with its global headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut.

ID Logistics US is the United States operating entity of ID Logistics, a French-headquartered global contract logistics group; it was formed from ID Logistics' 2022 acquisition of Kane Logistics and provides warehousing, omnichannel distribution, and multi-temperature site operations from Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Port operator in Montevideo, Uruguay since 2000, running container operations, general and project cargo handling, and intra port free trade zone warehouse services, moving over 287,000 containers and handling 800,000 container receptions and deliveries in 2021.

Private bulk cargo terminal operator at the Port of Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, situated immediately downstream of the main ANP-administered port area, handling solid bulk cargo including barley, cereals, cellulose and fertilizer under the Nueva Palmira free trade zone regime.

Private bulk cargo terminal operator at the Port of Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, located to the north of the ANP-administered port area, handling solid bulk commodities such as grain and fertilizer under the Nueva Palmira free trade zone regime.

Kuehne+Nagel is a global freight forwarder offering sea and air logistics, customs, and dedicated cold chain and perishables services across close to 100 countries.

DSV is a Denmark-based global transport and logistics provider offering sea freight, air freight, customs, and project logistics across more than 90 countries.

Expeditors International is a US-based logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and project cargo through a global network in over 100 countries.

Sinotrans is a China-based logistics group and major NVOCC offering sea and air freight forwarding, shipping agency, and multimodal logistics from Chinese ports worldwide.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a Germany-based freight forwarder operating in 62 countries with a dedicated perishable logistics arm offering temperature-controlled and reefer transport for food, flowers and edible oils.

Dimerco Express Group is a Taiwan-based, Asia-Pacific-focused freight forwarder providing air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics across China, India and ASEAN.

Nippon Express (NX Group) is a Japan-headquartered logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, perishable logistics and project logistics across more than 50 countries.

Yusen Logistics is a Japan-headquartered freight forwarder offering air and ocean freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, and cold chain logistics with reefer container and chilled/frozen air options for perishables.

CEVA Logistics, a CMA CGM company headquartered in France, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and dedicated reefer and air-perishables cold chain services across around 170 countries.

Kerry Logistics (KLN Logistics Group) is a Hong Kong-headquartered, Asia-based global 3PL offering international air, ocean, road and rail freight forwarding, customs brokerage, project logistics and cold chain services across 58 countries and territories.

Rhenus Logistics is a Germany-headquartered logistics provider offering air and ocean freight forwarding, road transport, customs brokerage and project logistics across more than 70 countries.

C.H. Robinson is a US-headquartered global logistics provider offering ocean, air, customs brokerage, temperature-controlled and project logistics services with regional Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, Singapore and Mumbai.

Mainfreight is a New Zealand-headquartered logistics company providing air and sea freight forwarding, customs brokerage and dedicated perishable freight handling across a network of offices in 27 countries.

cargo-partner is an Austria-headquartered info-logistics provider and Nippon Express Group member offering air, sea and land freight, warehousing and cold-chain transport for perishables, with its Asia-Pacific regional head office in Hong Kong.

Seafrigo is a France-headquartered cold-chain logistics specialist providing temperature-controlled ocean freight, airfreight, customs and reefer-container services for perishable goods across offices on five continents.

Röhlig Logistics is a Germany-headquartered, owner-run international sea and air freight forwarder offering customs brokerage, project logistics and temperature-controlled/perishable cargo handling across more than 35 countries including Australia and New Zealand.

Woodland Group is a UK-based freight forwarder that provides ocean freight, air freight, customs clearance and temperature-controlled reefer logistics for perishable goods from its office in Hayes, Middlesex.

Europa Worldwide Group is a UK freight and logistics company that provides ocean freight, air freight, customs clearance and project cargo forwarding from its head office in Dartford, Kent.

Cool Cargo UK is a Hounslow-based freight forwarder that provides temperature-controlled air freight and reefer sea freight for perishable and pharmaceutical goods.

Gateway Cargo is a Kent-based freight forwarder that provides ocean freight, air freight and customs clearance services from its head office in Strood, with an additional customs office at the port of London Gateway.

Hemisphere Freight Services is a UK freight forwarder with a branch at Skelmersdale near the Port of Liverpool, offering ocean, air, road and project freight forwarding, customs clearance, and handling of reefer cargo.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a freight forwarder headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, offering ocean freight, air freight, and customs clearance services alongside a dedicated cold chain logistics service for temperature-controlled shipments, including produce.

Uruguayan maritime agency and logistics group founded in 1892, headquartered in Montevideo with a branch office in Nueva Palmira, operating shipping agency, port terminal, bunkering, offshore and project cargo divisions across the international logistics chain.

Livingston International is a customs broker offering customs clearance, trade consulting, and freight forwarding. It operates from around 100 networked offices across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Descartes Systems Group provides customs and regulatory compliance solutions, including customs declarations, security filings, Harmonized System classification, denied party screening, and export compliance. It serves customers across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Customs brokerage founded in 1970, based on Zabala street in Montevideo, handling import, export and transit operations, goods retained at customs, and advisory on tariff classification and customs valuation.

Customs brokerage operating since 1975 from Montevideo with agents at seven border crossings, a member of ADAU, the Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce and the German Chamber of Commerce.

Customs and foreign trade management firm with 40 years of experience, based at Edificio Zeinal on Rambla 25 de Agosto de 1825 in Montevideo, operating its own offices and warehouses.

Customs brokerage and logistics firm with over a decade of experience, listed under Servicios logisticos y comercio exterior in the Uruguay XXI official investor services directory of despachantes de aduana.

Darling Group grows, packs and exports fresh produce, connecting growers with global buyers through subsidiaries covering citrus, avocados and distribution across Australasia. Its produce includes avocados, citrus, blueberries, kiwifruit and mangoes.

Matipou Exports markets and exports New Zealand apples, combining fruit from its own packhouse with supply from other growers and packers. It handles Royal Gala, Premium Gala and NZ Queen varieties for export and domestic distribution.

T&G Global grows, markets and exports fresh produce, working with growers and distributors to sell in more than 60 countries. It is a major apple exporter with premium brands including Envy and Jazz, alongside kiwifruit and vegetables.

Freshmax is a full-service produce marketer that sources, imports and exports fresh produce around the Pacific Rim, supplying customers on six continents. It handles apples, pears, avocados, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus, table grapes and durian, and develops proprietary varieties.

Eco-Fruits is a Hanoi-based tropical fruit exporter that sources from Vietnamese growers and its own farms, then exports to wholesalers in around 60 markets. It handles banana, durian, coconut, mango, dragon fruit and avocado, plus processed fruit, nuts and spices.

Salix Fruits is a global fruit import and export company working with more than 80 producers across 18 countries and serving around 400 customers in 57 countries. It trades apples, citrus, pears, grapes and other fruit, and provides logistics and documentation support.

Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd is a Scottish shellfish processor that harvests, processes and distributes scallops, langoustine, crab and whelk from its Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire facility to customers worldwide.

Associated Seafoods Limited is the Scottish parent company of Lossie Seafoods and Moray Seafoods, processing smoked salmon and shellfish at sites in Buckie and Arbroath for customers around the world.

Uruguayan dairy cooperative founded in 1936 in Montevideo, operating industrial plants sourced by farmer members and running a dedicated Conaprole for Export platform selling milk, yogurt, cheese, dulce de leche, frozen products, ice cream and juices internationally.

Operates Frigorifico La Caballada, INAC establishment number 394, in Salto, Uruguay, processing grass fed beef and lamb free of antibiotics and growth promoting hormones, exporting lamb to more than 80 countries worldwide.

Grain handling and consolidation terminal operating at kilometer zero of the Parana Paraguay waterway in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, providing ship, barge, truck and rail cargo loading and unloading plus grain cleaning, drying and laboratory analysis for the export corridor.

Family winery in Montevideo, Uruguay, founded in 1976 on a facility built in 1887, established explicitly to export and promote Uruguayan wine internationally, producing Casa de Varzi, Cepas Nobles, Reservas, Grandes Reservas and sparkling wine lines with a dedicated export contact.

Winery in Garzon, Maldonado department, Uruguay, exporting its wines to the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, China, Japan and multiple Latin American markets, with its flagship Balasto wine distributed globally through Bordeaux negociants.

COFCO International is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and serves as the overseas agriculture trading arm of COFCO Corporation, buying, processing and distributing grains, oilseeds, sugar, coffee and cotton through warehouses, port terminals and processing plants in more than 30 countries.

Alvean is a sugar trading company with its Geneva trading hub at Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 4, Grand-Lancy, Switzerland, specializing in origination, commercialization and trading of raw and white sugar for bulk and bagged shipment by container and vessel, with staff across nine countries.

Sucafina SA is a coffee merchant headquartered at Place de Saint-Gervais 1 in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 1977, sourcing green coffee from origin countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia and supplying roasters worldwide through washing stations and farmer certification programs.

ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Limited is headquartered in Pully, Switzerland and operates as a soft commodity trading group in coffee, cocoa and cotton, sourcing from more than 40 producing countries and running a dedicated risk management unit, ECOM Risk Management, for hedging and client risk advisory.

SGS is a global testing, inspection and certification company with a dedicated fresh produce service group. It provides GLOBALG.A.P. certification, pesticide residue and laboratory testing, and agricultural commodity inspection through a worldwide laboratory network.

Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection and certification group whose food and agriculture division covers GLOBALG.A.P. and food safety certification. Its BVAQ agri-food laboratories in Southeast Asia perform pesticide residue and contaminant testing on fruits and vegetables for export markets.

Intertek is an accredited GLOBALG.A.P. certification body operating in over 100 countries. Its fruit and vegetable services include microbiological, residue and contaminant testing plus organic food testing for fresh produce supply chains.

Control Union is a Netherlands-based certification and inspection group present in over 80 countries. It offers GLOBALG.A.P. and organic certification, commodity inspection, laboratory testing, and fumigation services across agricultural supply chains.

Eurofins Scientific operates a network of laboratories across 60-plus countries and is a leader in pesticide residue testing. Its food and feed laboratories test fruits and vegetables against maximum residue levels for export markets such as the EU, US and Japan.

Mérieux NutriSciences runs a global network of ISO 17025 accredited food laboratories. It provides multi-residue pesticide testing and other food safety analyses on fruits, vegetables and other matrices for regulatory compliance.

NSF is an accredited GLOBALG.A.P. certification body for agriculture and aquaculture producers. It runs an extensive global food safety audit network and offers farm certification schemes including GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance and Chain of Custody.

Ecocert is a France-based certification body operating in more than 130 countries, best known for organic agriculture certification. It also certifies producers to the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance standard.

TÜV Rheinland is a Germany-based testing and certification group operating in over 70 countries. It provides GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance and Chain of Custody certification for fruit, vegetable and crop producers.

TÜV SÜD PSB operates ISO 17025 accredited food testing laboratories in Singapore recognized by the Singapore Food Agency. It offers chemical, pesticide residue and microbiological analysis for food and agricultural products.

Accredited testing and certification institute headquartered at Avda. Italia 6201 in Montevideo, registered with OUA as LE 009 for chemical and microbiological food and environmental analysis, with a secondary analytical facility in Fray Bentos, Rio Negro.

Analytical testing laboratory operating since 1947 at Sitio Grande 1311 in Montevideo, OUA accredited as LE 017, running physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of food, water, effluents and rations for export and industrial clients.

Agro-industrial analytical laboratory based on Ruta 90 Km 5 in Paysandu, OUA accredited as LE 020 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified, testing grains, seeds, forage, agrochemicals, fertilizers, soils and food products for regional exporters.

Analytical laboratory at Miami 2123 in Montevideo, OUA accredited as LE 034, conducting chemical testing of animal feed, cereals and environmental samples for agricultural and export clients.

Terminales Graneleras Uruguayas provides grain fumigation as part of its terminal services at its Nueva Palmira, Uruguay facility, alongside temperature monitoring, independent ventilation, cleaning, drying and laboratory analysis for bulk grain and byproduct cargo.

Fruit and vegetable importer and distributor founded in 2001, operating from Nave B at the UAM wholesale market in Montevideo, supplying supermarket chains with fresh, frozen and exotic produce to over 350 clients.

Wholesale and retail food distributor operating for over 20 years with eight branches across metropolitan Montevideo, including a branch inside the UAM wholesale market, selling cold cuts, cheeses, beverages and staples.

Thailand-headquartered multinational packaging company producing corrugated and paper packaging, foodservice packaging, and fresh-produce solutions, including modified-atmosphere OptiBreath films used to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

India's largest flexible packaging materials company, headquartered in Noida. Manufactures BOPP, BOPET and CPP packaging films (including metallized and barrier grades) used for food, beverage, pharma and industrial packaging, with manufacturing plants across four continents.

Amcor is a global packaging company that produces flexible and barrier films, folding cartons, and specialty packaging for food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods, including fresh-produce, meat, and dairy applications.

Huhtamaki is a global food-packaging manufacturer producing moulded-fibre trays and punnets, flexible films, paperboard, and foodservice packaging, including packaging used for fresh produce and food-on-the-shelf.

Smurfit Westrock is a global paper-based packaging company producing corrugated boxes, fresh-produce trays and boxes, folding cartons, containerboard, and bag-in-box systems.

Uruguay's largest corrugated cardboard manufacturer and exporter, ISO 9001:2015 certified, producing corrugating papers and corrugated cardboard containers supplied to the frigorifico, dairy and fruit industries.

Self-adhesive label manufacturer at Veracierto 3190 in Montevideo, ISO 9001:2015 certified, producing cold-resistant and food-contact labels compliant with Uruguayan food labeling decree 272/018.

Pallet manufacturer established in 1991 in Juan Lacaze, Colonia department, operating a 3,500 square metre plant with European machinery, producing new and refurbished pallets in multiple sizes for local use and export.

Australia/New Zealand arm of the global Veolia environmental services group, providing food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection and processing. It uses in-vessel composting and forced-aeration to make compost and soil conditioners, and runs anaerobic digestion converting commercial food waste to electricity.

Australian subsidiary of the global REMONDIS Group providing commercial food organics collection and processing. It uses sealed tunnel composting to turn food and garden waste into compost, mulch and fertiliser for parks, agriculture and gardens.

Food bank based in Montevideo that recovers surplus and near-date food from producers, retailers and supermarkets and redistributes it through a network of partner organizations to reduce avoidable food loss and waste, working with companies including Nestle, Danone, Arcor and Bimbo.