Copenhagen - The conversion of a warehouse into a dedicated coldstore marks a new milestone in the longstanding partnership between global dairy producer Arla and Maersk, its key logistics provider. Starting next summer, Arla will utilize one unit of Maersk’s facility in Taulov/Fredericia, Denmark, to store temperature-sensitive dairy products. The retrofit of one unit in the conventional warehouse is based on an initial ten-year contract and highlights Maersk’s flexibility in meeting customer needs wherever they arise.
“As a global dairy company owned primarily by the farmers who produce our milk, we continuously seek more cost-effective and efficient logistics solutions. Partnering with Maersk enables us to build integrated solutions that contribute to increase the efficiency and also enhance the resilience of our global supply chain that we would not have in our internal operations.” David Boulanger - Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla
Maersk will install an integrated storage solution as well as a state-of-the-art cooling system to ensure optimal conditions within the existing facilities. The 9,100 sqm space is part of Denmark’s first BREEAM Excellence certified newbuild which is fully operated by Maersk in Taulov/Fredericia. The new solution will feature two temperature-controlled chambers set at 2°C and 5°C with strict temperature separation. The 5°C area will be fully automated using AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles). (....)