FALCON Logistics Inc., an esteemed affiliate of Blue Water Shipping, a global leader in project logistics and freight-forwarding services, has announced the signing of three significant three-year contracts with ExxonMobil Guyana.

The contracts encompass vital aspects of logistics, including vessel agency and wharfage operations, customs clearance, and inland transportation in both Georgetown and Trinidad.

Jennifer Falconer, co-owner, and Senior Vice-President of Falcon Logistics Inc., expressed gratitude for winning these contracts with ExxonMobil Guyana and emphasised the company’s commitment to creating employment opportunities for local talent in the Guyanese and Trinidadian markets.

Falcon Logistics Inc., being a 100 per cent Local Content Certified Guyanese-owned company, is dedicated to collaborating with the Government of Guyana and local partners, ensuring the responsible execution of these contracts in the development of the country’s valuable resources.

According to Blue Water Shipping, it will leverage Blue Water’s extensive experience and expertise in handling oil-and-gas cargo and vessels, along with its global network of company-owned offices, to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of shipments.

The contracts are expected to generate significant cargo volumes, further supporting the company’s growth and expansion plans throughout the region.

Blue Water Shipping, with offices already established in the Caribbean, including Suriname and Trinidad, is rapidly expanding globally, boasting over 80 offices.

Brent Patterson, Global Director, Energy, Ports, and Projects at Blue Water Shipping, highlighted the contract as a reflection of their dedication to enhancing capabilities and infrastructure in the region.

Blue Water Shipping noted that the move aims to create opportunities for local Guyanese, Trinidadians, and Surinamese, aligning with environmental, social, and governance responsibility.
The acquisition of part-ownership in Falcon Logistics Inc. by Blue Water in 2022 is a strategic move in the company’s expansion plan in the Caribbean region. The shared values and vision of both companies have led to Falcon Logistics Inc. undergoing a name change to Blue Water Shipping.

Blue Water Shipping, founded in 1972, has grown into a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply-chain management, with over 2,500 employees.

The company operates in various dedicated business segments, specialising in the offshore oil and gas sector and the growing renewables sector. The recent contract with ExxonMobil Guyana marks a crucial step forward in Blue Water Shipping’s growth strategy in the global energy sector.