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Maersk expands its footprint in Latin America with a new warehouse in Brazil

In late 2022, as part of a commitment to being a global integrator of logistics, A.P. Moller –Maersk opened a new warehouse in Cajamar, part of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This new facility is part of Maersk’s transformation journey in Latin America, connecting and simplifying customers’ supply chains to help clients grow and thrive.

Maersk aims to better connect Latin America with the world by expanding its end-to-end warehouse and distribution footprint and regional consolidation/deconsolidation network with innovative solutions that address customers’ needs.

“By the end of 2022, we will have a 350,000-square-metre warehouse footprint in Latin America,” explained Robbert van Trooijen, President of Maersk in Latin America. “We have a great ambition for the years to come. As we combine these strategically located warehouses and a broad portfolio of services, we aim to offer more value-added, agile solutions to our customers.”

Spread over 19,400sqm, the Cajamar warehouse is located close to the main economic centres of the southeast region and is strategically set up near the main markets for fastmoving consumer goods, retail, technology and electronics, plus fashion and lifestyle, among others. The facility is situated 50km from the main airports of Brazil, 120km from the port of Santos and 30km from Sao Paulo, with quick access to the main highways.

“This new facility adds to our six existing facilities in Brazil,” said Karin Schoner, Managing Director of Maersk on the East Coast of South America, “and is part of the plans Maersk has for the country to support our customers and their domestic and international supply chain needs. Maersk has transformed into a full-service, end-to-end logistics services provider, and our warehouse and distribution solutions take advantage of our shared global network operations to help optimise our customers’ supply chains.”

This is one important step on Maersk’s journey into being a global integrator of container logistics. The new facility in Brazil is part of an investment in the east coast of South America to build up the warehousing and contract logistics business.

The new facility offers supply chain management services, including order fulfilment, the receipt and storage of goods, inventory management, the picking and packing of pallets or cases, and more. The warehouse has a racking structure to store up to 21,000 pallet positions and 22 docks, 6-ton floor capacity, J4 sprinklers capacity, and 12m clear height.

Sustainable warehouse

This ‘green facility’ helps customers reach their sustainability goals with end-to-end low-emissions logistics solutions. The new site is certified LEED Platinum, and features rooftop solar panels, rainwater recapture, waste management system, felt thermal insulation and lithium battery material-handling equipment.

Maersk’s strategic priorities of environmental, society and governance (ESG) and increased focus on technology can help customers move closer to achieving net zero supply chains. Maersk is growing in volume and footprint in Brazil and the Latin America region, placing warehouses strategically to carry out the integration of distribution capabilities.

We have a great ambition for the years to come. As we “ combine these strategically located warehouses and a broad portfolio of services“

About Maersk

Increasing complexity in global supply chains is making them inefficient, vulnerable and unsustainable. At Maersk, the strategic vision is to become the Global Integrator, offering truly integrated logistics solutions that connect, protect and simplify customers’ supply chains.

Global logistics underpins development and growth. An endless choreography of goods and services, it supports economies, partnerships and the whole global society. When the connections become weak, so does the world’s ability to grow, and thrive, together.

At Maersk, the vision is to transform the flow of the foods, goods, data and materials that sustain people, businesses and economies the world over. This vision is intended to enable the exchange of ideas, culture and trust for a truly integrated world where value is created for everyone. n