CI T Y O N T H E MOVE ALINE GERSON CAPANI, DIRECTOR AT GERSON & GREY traffic from other markets. Thom says: Although the Japanese community is very large in Brazil, the immigration process took place in the past. Nowadays, we have several Japanese companies operating in Brazil, but, because of the distance between countries, the number of international changes is not so great compared with some other countries. However, Aline Gerson Capani, Director at Gerson & Grey, says the Japanese presence in So Paulo has had an influence on the citys gastronomy, arts and traditions. Japanese and Italians are the largest ethnic groups inhabiting So Paulo metropolitan region, Capani adds. Japanese companies are present in automotive, electronics, construction, financial, transportation, chemicals and consulting sectors, among others, she says, with Honda, Yamaha Motors, Toyota, Sony, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Epson represented. Assignments between Japan and the state of So Paulo promoted by these companies turn out to offer great potential, says Capani. MECCA FOR MULTINATIONALS Assignments between Japan and the state of So Paulo promoted by Japanese companies turn out to offer great potential Given its status as a major regional hub with influence stretching far beyond Brazil, the multinational sector is big in So Paulo, and major businesses across many industry sectors are represented here. Lacayo, at Transworld, says that, for his company, corporate moves are essential; it gives that steady volume during the year, which is very important for any company. The private market is also vital, but more seasonal, and the same applies to diplomatic moves. Meanwhile, One Moving works with almost all the business sectors based in and around So Paulo but without a doubt the automotive sector is our main highlight, says Executive Director Thom. The pharmaceutical and mining industries also stand out a lot. FINK Mobility does business with a vast range of business sectors, making it impossible to select the most important one, as volumes change, according to Managing Director Balista, but we certainly have the top 25 corporate customers, all in different sectors. For Lemche and his colleagues at Teamwork, the biggest customers are the pharmaceutical industry, agribusiness and banking. A team of FINKs packers A packing crew from Transworld at work CHANGING TIMES In recent years, moving company bosses have noted several trends that have affected their volumes and the type of customer base with which they deal. FIDI AFFILIATES BASED IN SO PAULO: FINK MOBILITY G-INTER GERSON & GREY NETMOVE ONE MOVING & LOGISTICS SIRVA RELOCATION TEAMWORK MUDANCAS INTERNACIONAIS TRANSWORLD MOVING 68 FF296 AprMay20 pp64-75 Sao Paolo.indd 68 AFFILIATED BRANCH AFFILIATE AFFILIATE AFFILIATE AFFILIATE AFFILIATE AFFILIATE AFFILIATE SO PAULO SO PAULO SO PAULO SO PAULO SO PAOLO SO PAULO SO PAULO SO PAULO WW W. F I D I FOC U S . OR G 31/03/2020 09:02