Partners in growth: Maersk 4PL for San Miguel

The background

Our client, San Miguel, is the largest citrus producer and exporter in Argentina with operations spanning over 60 years. Today, they export their produce from different countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, South Africa, and Peru. Their worldwide export volumes are calculated at around 6000 containers annually. Leaders in fresh lemon, they also work with other produce like oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, grapes, and avocado. They wanted a partner who understands that their business is not just about selling citrus, but also about delivering their fruits to the right place, at the right time.

The solution

After analysing their situation, we suggested that they outsource all international logistics operations which will help them reduce their operations costs to use the solutions as and when needed. To help achieve this, we offered a 4PL solution that would optimise their operations, provide greater visibility and control, and an improved and lean structure. This structure would aid their supply chain during the peak season resulting in increased productivity and effective waste mitigation.

The result

Thanks to this close partnership, San Miguel managed to be one of the first exporters to China once the trade was opened again. Maersk worked with San Miguel and managed to include their produce in the first vessel shipped from Argentina.

The customer’s expectation through this partnership to grow their business without worrying about the logistics was met with Maersk helping in bringing efficiency into their operations.