Maersk has taken decisive action to address the needs of customers in light of significant trade growth in the West African market with the opening of a warehouse and distribution facility in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. Situated on the outskirts of the city, around the industrial zone, this new storage, deconsolidation and distribution multipurpose facility has easy access to the port with options to bypass the city’s traffic congestion.
According to Thomas Theeuwes, Maersk Central West Africa managing director, the facility has equipment to support various industries – from retail and fast-moving consumer goods to technology.“Maersk has a strong presence in the West Africa market, and we are continuously reviewing our value proposition to ensure we offer competitive end-to-end solutions,” he said.
“With this facility we are able to assist customers in meeting the dynamic challenges faced in their supply chains, providing the necessary flexibility caused by seasonal and irregular consumer demands.”
Theeuwes said the 5 000sqm warehouse had a total capacity of 3 900 pallet locations, four docks and an ample truck yard space to ensure fast vehicle turnaround.
“It enables us to offer a consistent warehousing experience for both our global and local customers, ensuring the reliability, security and safety in this facility is on par with what customers experience in our facilities within Europe and North America,” said Theeuwes.