Press release: Ship Spares Logistics (SSL) and Global Transport Solutions (GTS) join forces, creating a marine logistics powerhouse in the Netherlands

GTS, a logistics service provider specialized in supply chain solutions for the maritime industry (through the brand Marinetrans), has acquired SSL (formerly part of Burando Maritime Services), a marine logistics specialist providing barge deliveries, warehouse consolidation and freight forwarding services. The combination of the two companies will elevate service offerings in marine spare parts logistics, creating a synergy that leverages the combined strengths, culture, and international network of both companies.

Five reasons to use a 3PL provider

A third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a company that offers outsourced logistics services such as warehousing, shipping, and fulfillment for other businesses.

Press release: Global Transport Solutions (GTS) acquires Cargo Holland

keyboard-arrow-right Newsroom Global Transport Solutions, a logistics service provider specialized in marine- and time-critical logistics, has acquired Cargo Holland, a freight forwarder specialized in air freight solutions located at Schiphol Airport, Netherlands. John Burgstra, co-CEO of GTS, commented on the transaction: “The acquisition further solidifies our presence in the Netherlands, by reinforcing our freight forwarding […]

Update on the Ukraine conflict

BGL is closely monitoring on developments concerning the situation in Ukraine. We will assist our customers as the conflict progresses in addressing any negative effects on their supply chains. BGL expects that the recent developments in Ukraine will impose significant operational and capacity limitations across all modes of transport on the entire region, including Russia.