A P Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated its 100,000ft2 warehouse in Wattala, Sri Lanka.
The warehouse offers export consolidation and 3PL services, with 50,000ft2 dedicated to each. The Maersk facility will provide end-to-end supply chain solutions, including storage, inventory management, and distribution, serving global and local customers.
The 3PL facility enables suppliers to store their cargo and move quickly to consolidation points without losing time. Maersk’s next-door empty yard provides faster movement of containers into the consolidation point and then to the port. The warehouse will be able to serve almost the entire Colombo market within four hours.
The facility features rainwater harvesting, LED lighting and solar module compatibility for environmentally friendly operations.
Located in Wattala, 11km from the seaport, Maersk’s new facility is poised to leverage Sri Lanka’s geographical position as a hub for trade routes connecting Asia, Africa and Europe. With the country’s trade sector and government initiatives to improve infrastructure and ease of doing business, Sri Lanka presents an ideal environment for Maersk to strengthen its presence in this strategic market, the logistics company said.
Vikash Agarwal, managing director of Maersk South Asia, said, “Our new warehouse in Sri Lanka represents a strategic milestone in our commitment to strengthen our operations in the country. By leveraging Sri Lanka’s growing prominence as a logistics hub and investing in infrastructure that our customers have shown interest in, Maersk aims to deliver unparalleled value to its clients while contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic growth and development.”
In related news, Maersk recently opened a new cold store facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, in India. Click here to read the full story.