With an investment of more than US$15 million, Maersk inaugurated its new depot in Manzanillo, Mexico. The main objective of the new container depot is to reduce bottlenecks in first and last mile transportation, streamlining the flow of cargo to and from Mexico’s main port.
Tank details
The new warehouse occupies 31,000 square meters and has a capacity for 6,018 TEUs. Equipped with 50 refrigerated container connections, 60 repair stations and the capacity to handle dry, refrigerated and special equipment units, this infrastructure is ready to meet the growing logistics demands of sectors such as retail, technology and lifestyle.
Manzanillo is one of Mexico’s most dynamic commercial centers, and this investment underscores our commitment to the country’s long-term growth.
Patricia Pérez Salazar, General Manager of Maersk in Mexico.
What are the benefits of the deposit in Manzanillo?
This new tank offers solutions such as:
- Maneuvering services to reduce waiting time for trucks
- Transshipment of dry and refrigerated cargo to 53′ units, platforms or distribution vehicles.
- Container management to improve inventory flow
- Maintenance and repair of equipment to keep them in optimal conditions.
The last mile is one of the most critical and challenging links in today’s supply chains. [With this new facility in Manzanillo, we are creating agility where it matters most, reducing logistics costs, speeding transit times and giving companies better control over their cargo.
Getulio Centanaro Patino, Head of Logistics and Services for Maersk in Mexico.
Strategic importance of Manzanillo
Manzanillo is a crucial point in Mexico’s trade for two main reasons:
- Handles almost half of the country’ s containerized cargo, being the most active entry gateway
- It is the key point for cargo from Asia and connects directly to the main industrial regions of central Mexico, such as the Bajío.
The new Manzanillo depot represents a strategic move by Mersk to capitalize on Mexico’s geographic position, improve the resilience of its supply chains and regional supply chains and offer its customers faster, more efficient and integrated logistics solutions.
Source and photo: Maersk