Maersk has announced major investments in new strategic inland facilities in Rio Grande and Paranagua, significantly expanding its logistics network across Southern Brazil. These developments aim to support the rising demand for integrated end to end logistics and reinforce Brazil’s critical role in South American trade.
Both new sites were selected for their close proximity to high volume export corridors and major regional production centers. By positioning these facilities near their respective ports with direct road access to distribution hubs, Maersk aims to speed up container rotation and improve overall inland transport efficiency.
These locations are designed to reduce supply chain bottlenecks, particularly during seasonal export peaks. Furthermore, the depots strengthen the vital links between ports, hinterland markets, and cross border cargo flows. The Rio Grande site will also directly support the regional cabotage network operated by Alianca Navegacao e Logistica.
This logistics expansion directly targets the needs of shippers handling agribusiness, refrigerated commodities, and industrial cargo. The new depots provide critical infrastructure close to the ports, which helps reduce cargo dwell times and provides much needed overflow capacity during export surges.
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To specifically address the high demand for agricultural and refrigerated freight, Maersk has expanded its Cargo Services area in Paranagua to 6,000 square meters. This upgrade provides shippers with more space, higher cargo throughput, and a much more efficient truck flow.
Ricardo Rocha, Vice President and Managing Director for East Coast South America, noted that these strategic investments respond directly to the sectors driving Brazil’s trade growth by strengthening inland reliability and supporting peak season shipping demand.