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Maersk Expands Brazil Footprint with Additional Depots in Rio Grande and Paranagua
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16 Apr 2026

Maersk Expands Brazil Footprint with Additional Depots in Rio Grande and Paranagua

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."
- Ricardo Rocha, Vice President – Managing Director East Coast South America


The new depots are designed to meet customer needs for infrastructure located closer to ports, helping to reduce dwell times, boost capacity during peak export periods, and deliver integrated solutions that connect ocean, inland, and depot services. They also support increased reefer handling in response to growing agribusiness volumes.

In Paranaguá, customers specifically pointed to the need for additional space during periods of high demand for agricultural and refrigerated cargo. The expansion addresses this by increasing the Cargo Services area to 6,000 m², allowing for greater throughput and more efficient truck movement.

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Facility Specifications


Rio Grande (RS)
  1. Located only 2.5 km far from Rio Grande Port one of the key port in Brazil.
  2. Close to the key industrial zones of the South of Brazil
  3. Approx. 70,000 m²
  4. Multipurpose depot designed for highvolume operations
  5. Dry and reefer container handling
  6. Empty and full container storage
  7. Cargo Services, crossdocking, and operational support activities
Paranaguá (PR)
  1. 3,160 m² expansion, bringing the total CFS area to 6,000 m²
  2. Designed to ease congestion and improve export cargo processing
  3. Enhanced capacity for dry, reefer, and export flows
Both facilities are designed with optimized layouts to enhance container handling and streamline truck flow, along with dedicated reefer plug capacity and infrastructure that supports safe and efficient operations.

They also incorporate energy-efficient designs and operational improvements aimed at reducing fuel use and minimizing unnecessary movements. In addition, the facilities include waste treatment and water reuse systems as part of their overall design.

Value Added and Integrated Logistics Capabilities

The facilities will provide container inspection, cleaning, repair, and operational support services, helping to shorten customer lead times. The expanded infrastructure also allows Maersk to better integrate depot operations with inland transport, customs-related processes, and ocean services. Key customer groups set to benefit include agribusiness exporters, refrigerated cargo shippers, industrial importers, and companies seeking fully integrated end-to-end logistics solutions.


Across Brazil, Maersk operates a comprehensive logistics network that includes depots, warehouses, inland transportation, air freight capabilities, and integrated supply chain services. Its depot network covers more than 361,600 m², with sites in Southern Brazil (Itapoá, Itajaí, Araquari, Paranaguá), the Southeast (Santos, São Bernardo do Campo, Cambé), the North (Manaus), and the West/Southwest corridor (Cascavel). This is further supported by over 46,000 m² of warehousing and distribution space in Cabo Santo Agostinho (Northeast), Cajamar (Southeast), and Navegantes (South). The addition of these new facilities strengthens Maersk’s network and reinforces its long-term position in one of South America’s most important logistics markets.
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