The facility is strategically located in San Juan, Puerto Rico within close proximity to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). The office serves the entire island with both import and export trade via air and ocean, and provides 20,000 square ft. of warehouse space for its customers.  

The economy of Puerto Rico is one of the most dynamic in the Caribbean region, with projections of increased growth in 2008. A diverse industrial sector has surpassed agriculture as the primary focus of economic activity and income. Encouraged by duty-free access to the U.S. and tax incentives, U.S. firms have invested heavily in Puerto Rico since the 1950s (U.S. minimum wage laws apply). As a result, Puerto Rico’s export and import trade has grown in recent years with new eastern Caribbean trade lanes, providing SEKO Puerto Rico with an opportunity to capitalize on projected growth estimates. Several important and growing manufacturing sectors in the region include industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, textiles, petrochemicals, clothing and footwear.  

“We are excited to offer our customer base new and expanded services as we seek to grow the SEKO station in San Juan,” said Loren Torres, SEKO Puerto Rico Station Owner. “Our goal continues to be to develop into one of the most recognized and competitive freight forwarding companies on the island.”

“New dynamic industry sectors, a strong labor force and new construction have helped to sustain the overall growth of the economy in Puerto Rico,” said William Wascher, President and CEO of SEKO. “While there has been some economic uncertainty in Puerto Rico recently, we anticipate long-term economic growth to begin shortly, and are well-positioned to play a part in the further expansion of the various industry sectors it serves.”