Wilson Sons BDR (SAO:WSON11)

Wilson, Sons, through its subsidiaries, is one of Brazil’s largest providers of integrated port and maritime logistics and supply chain solutions. With a business track record of over 170 years, the Company has developed an extensive national network and provides a comprehensive set of services related to domestic and international trade, as well as to the oil and gas industry. Its principal operating activities are divided into the following lines of business: Port Terminals, Towage, Logistics, Shipping Agency, Offshore, and Shipyards.^[1].

Through its operations, Wilson, Sons focuses on three drivers of growth: international trade flow, the oil and gas sector, and the Brazilian economy.

PORT AND LOGISTICS

Wilson, Sons Terminals operates two of the most important Brazilian container terminals, as well as Brasco, a company specialised in logistics support to the oil and gas industry. Wilson, Sons Logistics is involved in all stages of the commercial logistics supply chain. Its services involve warehousing, in-house operations, distribution and multimodal transportation by means of flexible and taylor-made solutions.

MARITIME

The maritime system includes Wilson, Sons’ tugboats, the shipyard, as well as the shipping agency services. Also part of the maritime system is Wilson, Sons Ultratug Offshore, whose vessels offer support to platforms of exploration and production of oil and gas.^[2].

References

1. ↑ [Source: 01-July-2010 - Wilson, Sons Investor Relation Site]
2. ↑ [Source:29-September-2011 - Wilson, Sons Annual Report]