The ‘missing supply chain link’ has been filled in Denmark with Maersk’s new warehouse launch in Fredericia, Denmark. The site is located in Denmark’s Triangle Area, providing cross-country connectivity in just three to four hours.
The new addition to the Maersk family now allows the industry player to offer a complete end-to-end supply chain solution for businesses in and around the country.
Door-to-door integration strategy
Peder Jensen, area head of contract logistics for the Nordics at Maersk says: “The warehouse was the missing link for the door-to-door integrator strategy. It is a major part of the whole supply chain.”
The facility is situated close to the Port of Fredericia. It is the largest container port in Southern Denmark and one of the biggest in Denmark for imports and exports.
What’s the bigger picture? The Fredericia site’s strategic location integrates it into the supply chain, reducing costs, shortening lead times, and eliminating unnecessary transport. Its easy access to multi-modal transport networks improves accessibility across Scandinavia.
Maersk’s supply chain resilience
The logistics industry has been dealing with the effects of the Red Sea crisis in recent months. These companies have become all too familiar with making their supply chains resilient in the wake of the challenges they have faced.
Benefits of one service provider
With this true end-to-end offering, cargo can be handled by Maersk from start to finish. Company-owned vessels carry ocean freight, and the business can support export and import to and from Denmark by air, land, and sea. Maersk’s customs clearance services then ensure smooth border crossings.
Why use one provider? Maersk emphasizes that when one provider manages the entire supply chain, handovers are smoother, enhancing resilience. Consistency and collaboration reduce vulnerabilities, delays, and inefficiencies.
Centralized supply chain data increases visibility, allowing customers to track cargo and manage inventory. An agile supply chain also enables quick responses to demand changes, providing a competitive edge.
Sustainable logistics
Maersk aims to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040, with this target validated by the Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Fredericia warehouse is built to support these decarbonization goals.
This facility has solar panels that send excess energy back to the grid. EV trucks will handle shunting operations, and there are 41 EV charging outlets for both delivery vehicles and Maersk employees.
Photo Credit: Maersk
About the author
Sharl is a qualified journalist. He has over 10 years’ experience in the media industry, including positions as an editor of a magazine and Business Editor of a daily newspaper. Sharl also has experience in logistics specifically operations, where he worked with global food aid organisations distributing food into Africa. Sharl enjoys writing business stories and human interest pieces.
