2023-07-10

Miami, July 10th, 2023 Horizon Auto Logistics celebrates ten years since inception of operations at its inaugural facility in Santa Marta, Colombia, in 2013. Today the company have operations and presence in 10 markets globally, with a strategy to continue growing within the automotive supply chain for Finished Vehicles. It conducts operations in all parts of the supply chain, from Ex-Factory to end buyer, including land transportation. Its operating model, syn3rgy360, have particular emphasis on seamless operations with total visibility of the inventory throughout the supply chain. Says Jose Maria Sola Freixa, Executive Group Chairman; “The significance of this anniversary brings back the memories of our humble beginnings and how we have been able to develop the company until today. It has been ten years of continuous growth driven by a strong belief in our capabilities and a professional approach. We are profoundly grateful towards all our colleagues, partners and not the least our customers, who put their faith in us.” The company’s inaugural operations were in Santa Marta, Colombia. The Colombian business then expanded in to Envigado, Medellin in 2014 and to Bogota in 2015. The U.S. business was launched 2015 in Freeport, Texas and expanded into Jacksonville and Port Everglades a few years later. Due to a corporate restructuring, the U.S. business unit was spun off in 2020 and re-launched in 2023 in Port Everglades where the company is again operating an exclusive automotive terminal. The Dominican Republic operations began in 2016 and has since 2021 expanded into new segments in the automotive supply chain. The Mexico business was launched in 2017 and has grown significantly since 2020 and is today operating in five geographical locations. Since 2022, the company have established presence and operations in six new markets spanning across South America, Europe, Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa. Says Per Folkesson, Group CEO; “It gives us a lot of pride celebrating 10 years, seeing what we have been able to build and continue developing. We have a clear plan, and we are fortunate having loyal and passionate people with us on this journey, without them it wouldn’t have been possible. And of course, we are immensely grateful to our customers believing in our strategy and capabilities. It’s a moment for us all to reflect on the past and dream about the future!” The company will mark the occasion in the next months with a series of events taking place in the various markets.