Ocean carrier Maersk has expanded its operations in the Philippines, after opening its largest distribution center in the country to date.
Maersk announced the opening of the new 24-acre facility on November 4. The distribution center has the capacity to store 76,000 pallets, and has a 75-dock spread. The facility — located in the city of Calamba — will serve as a transport hub for the Southern Luzon region.
“By facilitating increased domestic consumption and decongesting Metro Manila, it will boost the economic dynamism of Calabarzon and Southern Luzon,” Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque said in a news release. “This investment is a significant step towards streamlining operations, reducing logistics costs, and strengthening the Philippines’ competitiveness.”
The facility will cater to a variety of industries, including consumer goods, food and beverage, health care, technology, automotive and retail. Maersk is also hoping to get the distribution center LEED-certified, thanks to improvements to energy efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction. Maersk currently manages roughly 100 warehouses across the Philippines.
