Mercator Transport obtains approval to service oil industry in Ghana

LAVAL, QC, Dec. 8 /CNW Telbec/ - (Mercator Transport Group Corporation ("Mercator Transport") is proud to announce that Mercator Ghana Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, has obtained a permit from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation ("GNPC") to provide services to this West African country's oil industry.

Companies desirous to obtain contracts relating to oil exploration and exploitation in Ghana must demonstrate authorities that they are meeting governmental standards, including those relating to health, safety and the environment. The permit obtained by Mercator Transport allows it to now provide services to businesses operating in this sector, building on Mercator Transport's development in West Africa .

About Mercator Transport

Mercator Transport specializes in transport brokerage, international logistics and distribution. With offices in Montreal ( Canada ), Las Vegas (USA), Lyon (France ), and Tema ( Ghana ), Mercator Transport offers value-added services in global supply chain management, and designs tailor-made solutions. Customer intimacy and commitment differentiates Mercator Transport in its ability to implement customers' requirements.

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For further information: Mr. Patrick Bazinet, Director and Interim CFO, Investor relations, [phone], [email protected]