Summary: Maersk is expanding its logistics network in Southern Brazil with new depot investments in Rio Grande and Paranaguá. The facilities strengthen connectivity to key export corridors and ports, increase capacity for dry and refrigerated cargo, and support faster inland container flows. The expansion reinforces Maersk’s long term commitment to enabling integrated, end to end logistics solutions for customers across Brazil’s major trade sectors.
São Paulo, Brazil – A.P. Moller – Maersk today announced new investments in two strategic inland facilities in Rio Grande (RS) and Paranaguá (PR), expanding its logistics network in Southern Brazil. The developments support growing customer demand for integrated endtoend solutions and reinforce Maersk’s longterm commitment to Brazil’s role in South American trade flows.
Rio Grande and Paranaguá were selected for their position within high volume export corridors and proximity to major production centers. Both sites are located near their respective ports with direct road access to regional distribution hubs, enabling faster container rotation, improved inland transport efficiency, and reduced bottlenecks during seasonal peaks. The facilities also strengthen connectivity between ports, hinterland markets, and crossborder flows within South America. Rio Grande additionally supports the cabotage network operated by Aliança Navegação e Logística.
These investments respond to the needs of customers moving agribusiness, refrigerated commodities, and industrial cargo through Brazil’s main export corridors. By expanding capacity near the ports of Rio Grande and Paranaguá, we strengthen inland reliability, support peak season demand, and create simpler end to end logistics solutions for the sectors driving Brazil’s trade growth. (....)