United States. A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) recently activated a full-service gateway solution in the U.S. city to provide better connectivity to major Latin American markets.
According to the company, the new gateway will serve as a strategic node in its global air cargo network.
"Our expansion in Miami is a vital and strategic addition to our global gateway network, providing connectivity from Asia, Europe and the U.S. to Latin America," said John Wetherell, Maersk's Global Head of Air Freight.
This Maersk gate is similar to those already operating in Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles, and will focus on transshipment with competitive connectivity on cargo and passenger aircraft. In this way, it will support the North American and Latin American export market, as well as the Asian market that serves the Latin American supply chain through cost-competitive U.S. routes.
Operated entirely by Maersk Air Freight's in-house staff, the new facility, of around 8,000 square meters, is expected to support significant flows to Latin America under key certifications, such as:
- U.S. Container Freight Station (CFS).
- Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF).
Brent Mayhew, Maersk's regional head of air freight for North America, highlighted the benefits of the new services for customers who need to transport high-value cargo quickly.
"In addition to our global gateway network, this addition in Miami provides our customers with significant added value, leveraging structured routing within a gateway environment. This includes connectivity with trucks through our network of stations in North America, ensuring efficient and reliable integrated logistics solutions," he said.
Fabio Acerbi, Maersk's Regional Director of Air Freight for Latin America, said the new facility adds a layer of cost-effective visibility for Maersk's Asian customers looking to meet the needs of the Latin American supply chain.
"Our Miami Gateway offers an alternate route option that can provide predictable transit times from our global network, improving connectivity, flexibility and reliability. It supports the export market of North America and Asia, opening up new possibilities for our customers in Latin America," he said.
Maersk's air cargo coverage extends to 70,000 airport pairs in more than 90 countries around the world. Maersk Air Freight's solutions can be booked on the company's website with instant pricing and an option to combine them with value-added services.
