Puerto Natales, Chile-headquartered aquaculture firm AquaChile has opened its first branch in the U.S., aiming to further cement its position within its largest export market.
The new branch, located in Medley, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area, “reinforces the company's strategy to bring its seafood to one of the most dynamic and demanding markets in the world,” AquaChile said in a release.
The branch will have a team of more than 80 people, with sales and administration offices, loading and unloading areas, fresh product storage, and a processing space.
AquaChile said the new branch should help the firm optimize logistics, reduce times between production and delivery, and strengthen established relationships with U.S. customers. Longer term, the Medley office will also drive innovative solutions in distribution and processing, ensuring products of greater freshness and quality for the North American market, AquaChile explained.
Medley was chosen as the office’s location due to its proximity to the Port of Miami and the Miami International Airport, according to AquaChile Regional Manager USA Ignacio Milnes.
“The opening of this Miami branch is a natural evolution in our growth and consolidation strategy in the United States,” AquaChile Commercial Manager Vicente de la Cruz said. “It allows us not only to optimize delivery times but also to diversify our product offer and be closer to our customers, better understanding their needs and raising the quality of the service we deliver.”
To that end, the firm also attended the 2025 Seafood Expo North America, which took place in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., from 16 to 18 March, in order to inform its clients of the efficiencies coming down the pipeline...
