Associated Global Systems (AGS) and Maritima Dominicana, S.A. Named Exclusive Logistics Provider for Goldmine in Dominican Republic

New Hyde Park, NY and Dominican Republic (June 2010) - New York based Associated Global Systems (AGS), a full service transportation and logistics provider along with Dominican Republic based partner Maritima Dominicana have been awarded exclusive long-term contract to provide all shipping and logistical services for a Dominican Republic based goldmine operated by Barrick Gold Corporation, a Canadian-based mineral mining company. 

Barrick Gold Corporation, operator of Pueblo Viejo Goldmine, is one of the world’s largest mining companies.  AGS and Maritima will provide all logistics and shipping services to and from the Pueblo Viejo Goldmine, handling the transportation of heavy duty mining equipment, drill rigs, boats and mined product to and from the United States.  Pueblo Viejo is located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of the capital city of Santo Domingo.

In addition, AGS and Maritima has implemented a complete purchase order management system covering both English and Spanish language needs.  Thus providing a seamless, cost-efficient ordering system and accountability process.

Associated Global Systems, founded in 1958, has always provided efficient, personalized and reliable service. With more than 125+ offices in North America and agents in over 205 countries, we take the worry out of your urgent domestic and international shipments.  Our unique “Whatever it Takes” brand of service has earned recognition for service and quality from government as well as commercial shippers.

Maritima Dominicana, S. A. founded in 1971, is a ship agency offering a full range of services to the maritime industry, both to ship owners and cargo interests. For more information visit www.mardom.com.

Barrick Gold Corporation is the gold industry leader, with interests in 26 operating mines and a pipeline of projects located across five continents, in addition to large land positions on some of the most prolific mineral districts. For more information, visit www.barrick.com.