en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kalé Logistics Solutions has announced the acquisition of Spanish company Portel Logistics Technologies, which specializes in port community and regulatory compliance solutions. This deal helps Kalé strengthen its business network in Europe and enhance its service capabilities in customs and regulatory compliance within the air and sea freight logistics sectors.
Portel owns two core platforms, Dedalo and Vellore, which enable clients to exchange cargo information in advance in accordance with the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) standard, which requires all goods destined for Europe to be declared before arrival. The two products are designed to streamline manual customs declaration processes in maritime and air transport, helping freight forwarders, ports, airports, and ground handlers improve efficiency and optimize compliance procedures. These features will complement Kalé's existing airport and port community system portfolio.
Following the completion of this transaction, Portel's existing base of over 350 clients can access Kalé's more comprehensive logistics technology service platform, and the two companies are positioned to integrate in terms of client service and technology.
Amar More, co-founder and CEO of Kalé Logistics Solutions, stated that the acquisition of Portel is a significant step in the company's development into a global trade facilitation and logistics compliance platform, following the acquisition of e-commerce technology company AvLog earlier this year. He believes that e-commerce and regulatory compliance will become key drivers of the industry's future growth.
Vipul Jain, Chairman of Kalé Group, noted that Portel's familiarity with the EU regulatory system, along with its local team and client resources in Europe, will strengthen Kalé's service capabilities in the European market, helping the industry navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments. Jain added that this acquisition benefits Kalé's existing clients in European countries such as the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Spain, Hungary, and the United Kingdom, as well as in Spanish-speaking regions of South America.
Angel Ramirez, President of GTD Group, Portel's former owner, stated that joining Kalé opens new opportunities for Portel's employees and clients, combining Portel's expertise in regulatory compliance with Kalé's global trade operations to accelerate platform innovation while creating greater value for clients.
Kalé stated that by retaining Portel's local team, this acquisition further solidifies its business foundation in Europe and supports the company's strategy of building a compliance-first technology platform for global trade.
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