São Paulo, Brazil – A.P. Moller – Maersk today announced new investments in two strategic inland facilities in Rio Grande (RS) and Paranaguá (PR), expanding its logistics network in Southern Brazil. The developments support growing customer demand for integrated endtoend solutions and reinforce Maersk’s longterm commitment to Brazil’s role in South American trade flows.

Rio Grande and Paranaguá were selected for their position within high volume export corridors and proximity to major production centers. Both sites are located near their respective ports with direct road access to regional distribution hubs, enabling faster container rotation, improved inland transport efficiency, and reduced bottlenecks during seasonal peaks. The facilities also strengthen connectivity between ports, hinterland markets, and crossborder flows within South America. Rio Grande additionally supports the cabotage network operated by Aliança Navegação e Logística.

The new depots address customer demand for infrastructure close to ports to reduce dwell times, increased capacity during export peaks, integrated solutions linking ocean, inland, and depot services, and expanded reefer handling as agribusiness volumes grow. In Paranaguá, customers specifically highlighted the need for more space during high demand periods for agricultural and refrigerated cargo. The extension meets this need by expanding the Cargo Services area to 6,000 m², enabling higher throughput and more efficient truck flow.

Facility Specifications

Rio Grande (RS)

• Located only 2.5 km far from Rio Grande Port one of the key port in Brazil.
• Close to the key industrial zones of the South of Brazil
• Approx. 70,000 m²
• Multipurpose depot designed for highvolume operations
• Dry and reefer container handling
• Empty and full container storage
• Cargo Services, crossdocking, and operational support activities

Paranaguá (PR)

• 3,160 m² expansion, bringing the total CFS area to 6,000 m²
• Designed to ease congestion and improve export cargo processing
• Enhanced capacity for dry, reefer, and export flows

Both locations feature optimized layouts to improve container handling and truck circulation, dedicated reefer plug capacity, and infrastructure designed for safe and efficient operations.

The developments incorporate energy‑efficient layouts and operational optimization to reduce fuel consumption and unnecessary movements, waste‑treatment and water‑reuse systems are also part of the design.

Value Added and Integrated Logistics Capabilities

The facilities will offer container inspection, cleaning, repairs, and operational support services to help reduce customer lead times. The expanded infrastructure also enables Maersk to further integrate depot operations with inland transport, customs related activities, and ocean services. Key customer segments expected to benefit include agribusiness exporters, refrigerated cargo shippers, industrial importers, and businesses seeking end to end logistics solutions.

Maersk operates a nationwide logistics network in Brazil that includes depots, warehouses, landside transportation, air capabilities, and integrated logistics solutions. The company’s depot footprint spans more than 361,600 m², with facilities in Southern Brazil (Itapoá, Itajaí, Araquari, Paranaguá), the Southeast (Santos, São Bernardo do Campo, Cambé), the North (Manaus), and the West/Southwest corridor (Cascavel). This is complemented by over 46,000 m² of warehousing and distribution capacity in Cabo Santo Agostinho (Northeast), Cajamar (Southeast), and Navegantes (South). The new facilities expand this network and reinforce Maersk’s long term position in one of South America’s key logistics markets.

About Maersk:

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) is an integrated logistics company connecting and simplifying its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company has 100,000+ customers, operates in about 130 countries, and employs 100,000+ people. Maersk delivers innovative, reliable ocean network solutions, offers truly integrated logistics products and operates advanced container terminals, both gateways and hubs, with 60+ locations globally.