A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has officially opened a 1.1 million square feet, fully automated global and regional distribution centre in Singapore, the World Gateway II, marking a major expansion of its contract logistics and e-commerce capabilities in the Asia Pacific. Supported by the Singapore Government, the facility is designed to serve the rapidly growing demand of companies that rely on Singapore as a regional or global distribution centre due to its prime location and its status as a … [Read more...] about Maersk boosts Asia Pacific logistics footprint with new fully automated global and regional distribution centre in Singapore
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Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk launch cooperation to support decarbonisation of airfreight
Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonisation of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024, which is an important contribution in the year-end business with traditionally high cargo volumes. The expected reduction of CO2 emissions corresponds to at least 1,200 metric tonnes. “Cutting greenhouse gas emissions from … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk launch cooperation to support decarbonisation of airfreight
Maersk to inject over half a billion into Southeast Asia
A.P. Moller-Maersk has earmarked more than US$500 million to expand its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia over the next three years as it anticipates the region's emergence as a global production hub and consumption powerhouse. Maersk’s planned investment, which will target its Logistics & Services arm, with ‘substantial’ amount channeled into its Ocean and Terminals infrastructure, will be used to scale its warehousing and distribution capacity by up to 50 percent to augment … [Read more...] about Maersk to inject over half a billion into Southeast Asia
Maersk tests sea-air cargo solution via Oman
A new multimodal sea-air solution has been successfully tested by A.P. Moller-Maersk or Maersk in Oman, which is expected to cut transit time and costs for shipments. The logistics operator has collaborated with the Port of Salalah and Oman Airports to trial a sea-air logistics solution for cargo moving from Sri Lanka to Egypt. The shipment, which comprised cargo for the retail and lifestyle sector, was transported from Colombo to Cairo via Oman. The first leg of transportation was carried … [Read more...] about Maersk tests sea-air cargo solution via Oman
Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) is strengthening its omnichannel fulfilment capabilities in Singapore with a planned 1.1 million-sqft warehouse facility in Jurong West. World Gateway 2, as it is called, is expected to be one of the most productive warehouses in Singapore with extensive use of automation and robotic systems. Slated to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, the facility will offer convenient access to Tuas Mega Port and Changi International Airport and industrial areas via … [Read more...] about Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
Hong Kong-based LF Logistics now part of Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk completed its US$3.6b acquisition of LF Logistics in late-August, taking control of the Hong Kong-based contract logistics company which will now be rebranded to Maersk. Maersk will add 223 warehouses to the existing portfolio, bringing the total number of facilities to 549 globally, spread across a total of 9.5 million square meters. LF Logistics, part of supply chain manager Li & Fung, employs 10,000 people, operates an extensive pan-Asia network and specialises … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-based LF Logistics now part of Maersk
