Maersk's recent installation in New Zealand highlights partnerships with local tribes

By PortalPortuario editorial staff

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AP Moller-Maersk State-of-the-art integrated cold chain facilities opened in Rugura Superhub And the company partnered with local Waikato-Tainui iwi (tribes) as landowners and community investment by creating jobs and improving the skills of people in the community by providing logistics and supply chain training systems. Pursue a career in the field. Historically, Waikato-Tainui ancestors traded along the nearby Waikato River and the association recognizes this ancient heritage.

Almost US$ 90 million has been invested in Rukura facilities, which is the largest ever investment in infrastructure. Maersk in the country. The new facility offers customers end-to-end supply chain management, including import, export and cross-docking services. This allows freight to be transferred between modes of transport such as rail and truck, creating a more flexible and adequate supply chain across the Waikato and New Zealand.

Hamilton is located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, between Auckland and Tauranga, where 65% of New Zealand's total freight flows through the strategic corridor. “New Zealand has long played an important role in the global supply chain, from dairy, meat to seafood and fruit, a key industrial sector in the growth of the country's economy. “Over the years, we have made very significant investments in our maritime network, and today we are from a capacity, coverage and reliability perspective. We offer a best-in-class experience,” he said. Vincent Clerk, CEO of AP Moller-Maersk.

The facility will be well used by New Zealand's largest dairy company. Fonterra, to support its production in the North Island. Who are the other customers? Maersk See the facilities included Blueprint Global/NZ Bull-Bed Butter, Mega Foods And Serving dishes.

The 18,000 square meter multimodal facility utilizes dual car State Highway 1 and direct rail connectivity. Tauranga Harbour And this Port of Auckland And the wagons are capable of loading 40-foot containers with a product capacity of 29 tons.

“Partnering with a global logistics company like Maersk, who can see the enormous benefits and efficiency the Ruakura Superhub provides, exemplifies our vision of the Superhub as an important supply chain enabler and driver of regional economic growth.” , commented. Duku Morgan, Chair of Te Arataura, Waikato-Tainui Executive Committee.