Rafeek & Moore Bertling Logistics (Guyana) Inc., a recently formed joint venture company, has highlighted Guyana’s pivotal role as a strategic hub at the crossroads of South America and the Caribbean. In a press release celebrating the success of its operations since October 2023, the company emphasized Guyana’s unique position, as a gateway to both regions and a strategic epicenter for trade.
“Guyana’s location at the crossroads of South America and the Caribbean gives it a strategic advantage. It offers a gateway to both regions, making it a strategic hub for trade and commerce,” the company said. Its operations, which commenced in October 2023, have already showcased the significance of Guyana’s geographical positioning too.
The joint venture, a collaboration between Rafeek & Moore and Bertling Logistics, has swiftly become a key player in the region’s logistics landscape. Strategically positioned offices in both Guyana and Suriname has enabled the joint venture to provide end-to-end logistics services, focusing on local partnerships for efficient supply chain management. The Guyana facility, headquartered at Rafeek & Moore’s office in the Port of Georgetown, aligns perfectly with the country’s emergence as a regional economic powerhouse.
With a primary focus on the oil and gas, mining, and construction sectors, Rafeek & Moore Bertling Logistics (Guyana) Inc. said it aims to add value to the local market by leveraging the strengths and structures of both collaborating companies. The joint venture is led by Colin Moore of Rafeek & Moore and Steve Ross-Munro of Bertling Logistics, bringing decades of industry experience to the forefront.
“We are proud to have Bertling as a loyal and trusted partner to add value, expand our local service offering in Guyana and diversify our portfolio,” said Colin Moore, Director of Rafeek & Moore.
“We are very familiar with their dedication, go-anywhere approach and high-quality transport engineering expertise from our long working relationship and look forward to combining the skills of both companies under one roof from now on,” he continued.
Meanwhile Colin Maclsaac, CEO of Bertling Logistics, expressed confidence in establishing a leading position in Guyana and surrounding regions.
“We are confident that our new JV will establish a leading position in Guyana and that we will be ideally positioned to adequately respond to and serve the logistics needs arising from the ongoing energy transition,” Moore emphasized.
In addition, he revealed that Guyana and the surrounding countries have been on the company’s radar for years and its global team is excited about the new business opportunities that are emerging in the country.
