LDC Acquires Grain and Oilseed WarehouseLDC Acquires Grain and Oilseed Warehouse

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has acquired a grains and oilseeds warehouse in Nueva Palmira, department of Colonia, Uruguay, after having operated the warehouse for six years.

Built on 10-hectares, the warehouse has 15 workers in industrial, logistic, and commercial activities, with additional operators during harvest season. The facility has a static storage capacity of 38,000 tons and an additional storage capacity of 12,000 tons in silo bags, and is designed to store and condition different crops, such as soy, wheat, rapeseed, carinata and, in the near future, camelina.

“We are glad to consolidate our position in Uruguay, a key origination market for LDC, with this acquisition,” said Mario Sampaolesi, LDC’s head of Grains & Oilseeds Origination for Uruguay. “The investment reflects our long-term commitment to the country, contributing to Uruguay’s continued development as an important exporter of agricultural goods, and aligns with the Group’s strategy to further reinforce its core merchandizing capabilities, based on strong partnerships with local producers.”

Additional investments are planned for 2025 to enhance the plant’s technology and optimize its operational efficiency, as LDC pursues its leading role in supporting the growth of the country’s agricultural sector by offering logistics, storage and conditioning services, fertilizer delivery, and financial solutions from the company's Uruguay operations.

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Founded in 1851, Louis Dreyfus Co. is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, is active in more than 100 countries across six geographical regions, and employs approximately 18,000 people globally