TNT launches South American integrated road network

TNT has launched the first-to-market and only integrated road network across South America, linking the “ABC” countries, Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

TNT has launched the first-to-market and only integrated road network across South America, linking the “ABC” countries, Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

TNT’s South America Road Network (SARN) links more than 30 cities across 3,000 kilometres in three countries. SARN leverages the company’s domestic capabilities in Chile and Brazil following the acquisition of LIT Cargo in February 2009 and Expresso Araçatuba last April.

TNT’s SARN features an inclusive, secure, door-to-door, day-definite distribution service with expedited customs clearance options. The network offers full track and trace capabilities, supported by a 24/7 real-time Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracking system on all vehicles.

“TNT has been able to spread its presence in Brazil and Chile successfully, with outposts in neighbouring countries. Time has come to connect the dots. We offer our customers years of experience in running international road networks as a cost-efficient alternative to air transport. The SARN is the backbone of our strategy in South America, a key market for TNT,” said Marie-Christine Lombard, group managing director, TNT Express.

“With TNT’s South American Road Network, customers in the region now have more choices for their cross-border and inter-regional shipping. The SARN allows them to select a reliable door-to-door service with unrivalled transit time at a cheaper cost than air express,” said Curtis Watson, South America managing director. “In the current economic times, SARN will provide the market with a much needed cost effective solution.”

TNT’s South America Road Network strengthens the company’s core capability and expertise of managing extensive road networks in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. As a one of a kind regional network, TNT’s SARN will serve as a strategic initiative to consolidate TNT’s leadership position in South America.