Uruguay now hosts a new Maersk logistics hub spanning 71,000 square meters in Montevideo after the company committed over $20 million in private funding. The dedication ceremony included President Yamandú Orsi alongside Maersk leadership.
The site provides storage capacity for 7,000 TEUs and more than 1,000 pallet positions. It also features 140 reefer plugs and 3,200 square metres of covered cargo-handling space.
Empty-container services include pick-up, return and inspection, storage, equipment maintenance and repair. Cargo services include container preparation, stuffing and de-stuffing, storage and inspection, and value-added services.
Antonio Dominguez, President for Latin America and the Caribbean, stated that Uruguay plays an important role in connecting regional supply chains with international markets. This investment strengthens Maersk’s capabilities in Montevideo and its connection with the Port of Montevideo.
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Ricardo Rocha, President for the East Coast of South America, said: “By bringing container services, cargo handling, storage and logistics capabilities together in one location, we can simplify operations for our customers and provide greater flexibility and visibility.”
The facility targets LEED Gold certification and features solar panels, automated temperature and climate-control systems, and architectural features designed to maximize natural light. This consolidates empty-container services with cargo handling, addressing a specific inefficiency in Latin American logistics.
Montevideo serves as a regional distribution hub for Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. The facility’s bonded and national operations model allows cargo to be held under customs control until clearance, supporting the port’s role as a free port and transhipment hub for the River Plate basin.
