Maersk has announced it is building its first green and smart flagship logistics centre in Lin-gang, Shanghai, expected to commence operation in 2024.
The Danish shipping company said it signed the Land Grant Contract with the administrative committee of Lin-gang's new area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone in late December 2022.
Source: Maersk
"This marks the official landing of Maersk's first green and smart flagship logistics centre in China with low or very low greenhouse gas emissions," Maersk said.
"With a total investment of US$174 million, the project is expected to start operation in Q3 2024," it added.
Maersk said the centre would cover an area of approximately 113,000 sqm; the Lin-gang flagship logistics centre is designed to have warehousing storage of 150,000 sqm, comprising four ramped 3-storey high standard warehouses and one 24-metre-high warehouse with automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).
End-to-end logistics solution
It will also provide customers with a wide range of integrated logistics services, including international export consolidation, regional and global order fulfilment and distribution, cross-border e-commerce and other value-added logistics services.
"Maersk is continuously enhancing its logistics capabilities to offer integrated end-to-end solutions to customers worldwide," the shipping company said.
Caroline Wu, managing director of Maersk Greater China, noted that Shanghai plays a "critical role" in Maersk's global network.
