Holcim (Argentina) has approved the import of up to six vessels of clinker for the period up to April 2018 via LH Trading, according to a company statement. The shipments represents some 250,800t of clinker with an approximate value of US$16.3m.
The imports, which are expected to start in May, will help the company to meet growing demand as the country sees increased construction activity.
LafargeHolcim’s Argentinian subsidiary has a production capacity of 4.8Mta.

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