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17 Nov 2020

Wilson Sons: Inside Brazil’s Workboat Goliath

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Wilson Sons is the largest integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil, operating more than 80 workboats. Marcio Castro, Executive Director Tugboat Division, discusses with Maritime Reporter the size, shape & technical direction of the fleet.Mr. Castro, to start, how did you come to a career in maritime?I graduated in System Engineering at Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), I also have an MBA in Business Administration (Coppead/UFRJ). I joined Wilson Sons in 2003…

20 Mar 2013

Brazil's Wilson Sons 2012 Profit Down Slightly

Wilson Sons Limited announces its results for the Fourth Quarter and full year 2012. Wilson Sons Limited, through its subsidiaries, is one of Brazil's largest providers of integrated port and maritime logistics solutions. Its principal operating activities are divided into the following lines of business: Port Terminals, Towage, Logistics, Shipping Agency, Offshore, and Shipyards. The Company's Net Revenues reached USD 645.3M, and EBITDA USD 151.5M for 2012, 7% lower than the previous year. The drop is mainly a result of the end of a temporary Petrobras operation with Brasco, as well as the discontinuation of dedicated operations in the logistics business. "We will remember 2012 as the year we concluded important projects which significantly improved capacity.

12 Nov 2012

Brazil's Wilson Sons Report Strong Q3 2012 EBITDA

Port & maritime logistics services providers Wilson Sons Ltd. records record EBITDA of US$ 47.4-million in the third quarter of 2012. The Company recorded Net Revenues of USD 157.5-million and record EBITDA of USD 47.4-million in the third quarter of 2012. "This quarter results confirm the consistency and robustness of our business plan. Despite a period of macroeconomic uncertainty, the Company generated very strong operating cash flow" said Cezar Baiao, CEO of Operations in Brazil. The drop in revenues is mainly a result of the depreciation of the average BRL rate, as well as the end of a temporary Petrobras operation with Brasco, and discontinuation of dedicated operations in the logistics business.

11 Oct 2012

Cargotec SmartPort Solutions at Brazilian Terminals

At the Brazilian container terminals Tecon Salvador and Tecon Rio Grande both part of the Wilson Sons Group, Cargotec is integrating the SmartLanes process automation solution for gate automation. SmartLanes is part of the process automation offering of the Cargotec SmartPort concept and is delivered in partnership with APS Technology Group, part of Cargotec SmartPort Alliance. Wilson Sons is one of the largest operators in port, maritime and logistics services in Brazil. With its activities having started in 1837 in Salvador, the company has established itself as a well-known service provider. At the two terminals the company operates it was decided to introduce gate OCR technology to improve both security and productivity by improving the information quality and reducing human error.

16 May 2012

Brazil's Wilson, Sons, Record Increase in Towage, Offshore Business in Q1 2012

The Company recorded Net Revenues of USD 157.2M, in line with 1Q11 figures. There was, however, healthy increase in Towage (up 34,9%) and Offshore (up 12,5%), due to better pricing and an increase in the number of vessels in operation. Currently, the Company has 3 tugboats and 5 PSVs in different phases of construction at the Guaruja Shipyard. The strategy to increase and renew its fleet is part of the Company's desire to meet the demand in the oil & gas industry and international trade flow. The new Guaruja II shipyard, the new Offshore and Towage vessels, and Tecon Salvador's expansion works are the major contributors to the quarterly CAPEX of USD 43.0M.

26 Mar 2009

Wilson, Sons 4Q & 2008 Results

Wilson Sons Limited announced its consolidated results for the Fourth Quarter (4Q08) and Full Year 2008 (FY08). The company, 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 business segments: (i) Port Terminals, (ii) Towage, (iii) Logistics, (iv) Shipping Agency, (v) Offshore, and also into (vi) Non-Segmented Activities. Wilson, Sons' consolidated net revenues improved both in 4Q08 and in FY08.