Specialized logistics company Conceptum Sport Logistics is to set up offices in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to expand its reach. Brazil will not only host the 2014 World Cup, but the 2016 Olympic Games will also be staged around Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain.

Operating in immediate proximity to the venues, the company supports athletes in the safe and timely transportation of the sporting equipment. The company will support all sports associations and National Olympic Committees in South America.

In July, Conceptum Sport Logistics already had the opportunity to assist during the Military World Games. The event, designed as a pre-Olympics stress test, gave the sports facilities the chance to demonstrate their suitability for the 2016 Games.

The company's aim is to enable athletes to fully focus on the competition - without having to worry about their sports equipment.

According to Sebastian Stahl, managing director of Conceptum Sport Logistics, "The logistics for sports equipment is a complex process requiring specialized knowledge, especially of the international freight industry.”

“Conceptum Sport Logistics was able to secure a respected athlete and logistics expert, Marion Klintworth, as its on-site branch manager in Rio de Janeiro with more than 20 years of experience in logistics industry,” said Stahl.

The team of Conceptum - Ms. Klintworth, Sebastian Stahl and Ben Morin (manager of the company's Canadian branch) - will be supporting several National Olympic Committees from Central and South America during the upcoming Pan American Games in Mexican city Guadalajara.

"Conceptum tries to ensure the most seamless support possible. Although this takes quite a bit of effort, it is well worth it, and it allows the athletes to prepare for the competition without added stress," said Stahl.

Conceptum Logistics is an experienced premium concept logistics firm from Hamburg, specializing in international overseas transport and all types of global cargo project consignments.

Since it was founded in 2002, Conceptum Logistics has shown its skill in conventional shipping, project logistics and air freight thanks to its high performance and 360° expertise. The global network of proprietary subsidiaries and exclusive partners guarantees 100 % security and precision for intermodal transport.

The move comes as part of the company’s continuing expansion plans. In 2005, the sister company, Conceptum Logistics AERO, was founded in Frankfurt am Main with the goal of taking into account the requirements of air freight and those of Conceptum’s project customers.

2nd Oct. 2011