Maersk is bolstering its presence in Colombia with the inauguration of a container logistics centre spanning 44,000 m2 in Tocancipa, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its logistics footprint in Colombia. The logistics centre is part of the company's planned expansions in the country, aimed at providing enhanced warehousing and logistics solutions to customers seeking agility and flexibility in their supply chains. Located in the Tocancipa industrial zone, the logistics centre offers customers access to their containers 47 kilometres north of Bogotá. The site's strategic location facilitates the reduction of additional port and transport costs, thereby enhancing the reliability of the supply chain. It also eliminates customer waiting times and ensures the availability of empty containers, optimizing operational efficiency and improving demand responsiveness.

The logistics centre includes a 3,378 m2 depot, a 23,000 m2 container storage area, and a 651 m2 refrigerated container storage area with connectivity for 50 containers. With a capacity to handle up to 1,600 containers, the centre is equipped with a depot management system. It offers a wide range of services, including container unloading and loading services and the ability to handle cargo at the depot located within the centre.

The centre will also allow full containers to be stored, and reach stackers will be available on-site. Other services include empty and full container storage, consolidation and deconsolidation services, maintenance, repair, preparation, and inspection of containers, and the return and movement of containers.

"This is an innovative service for the Colombian market, due to its level of infrastructure and service, which will allow our customers in the country greater logistical flexibility," said Efrain Osorio, the Maersk Managing Director for Central America, Andean, and the Caribbean. "For us, Colombia remains a high-growth country with increasing import demand for consumer products, complemented by steady exports of refrigerated fruits and vegetables, food products, textiles, and consumer goods. As a logistics integrator, we continue to invest to expand our capabilities and meet demand with sea, air, and land freight services throughout the area."

In line with Maersk's unwavering commitment to decarbonising end-to-end supply chains, the logistics centre in Tocancipa is equipped with LED lighting and solar perimeter lighting. The container yard is fully paved, and sustainable practices such as reusing excavated material from the site were employed during construction. This is a testament to our dedication to sustainability, ensuring our operations align with the global environmental goals. We want our stakeholders to feel reassured about our commitment to the environment. Maersk is expanding its logistics infrastructure in the region to offer products that combine our ocean offering with integrated logistics solutions such as warehousing, logistics centres, depots, and value-added services that support the entire supply chain and offer visibility and efficiency to its customers.