- Maersk completes its largest infrastructure investment in New Zealand.
- Facilitates seamless interchange between rail and truck transportation.
- Aims for the highest sustainability rating, utilizing solar panels, CO2 in freezers, and rainwater collection.
Infrastructure Investment: Maersk completes its largest infrastructure investment in New Zealand, totaling around US$90 million, reports Container News.
Cutting-Edge Facility: Inaugurates an integrated cold chain facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton.
End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Offers comprehensive supply chain services including import, export, and cross-docking.
Efficient Interchange: Facilitates seamless interchange between rail and truck transportation modes.
Strategic Importance of Hamilton
Central Hub: Hamilton plays a pivotal role in New Zealand’s freight and logistics network, handling 65% of the country’s total freight volume.
Golden Triangle Location: Positioned between Auckland and Tauranga, forming a critical strategic corridor.
Clientele and Capacity
Key Clients: Expected to serve major clients such as Fonterra, BluePrint Global/NZ Grass-Fed Butter, Mega Foods, and Service Foods.
Facility Size: Spans 18,000 square meters with a capacity for nearly 30,000 pallets of products.
Logistic Capabilities
Location Advantages: Dual-carriage access to State Highway 1 and direct rail links to key ports.
Container Loading: Can efficiently load 40ft containers onto train carriages, each carrying up to 29 tonnes of product.
Cold Chain Facilities: Equipped with cold rooms, blast freezers, and various storage rooms catering to different temperature requirements.
Partnerships and Sustainability
Collaboration with Local: Forms partnership with Waikato-Tainui , focusing on social investments and economic development.
Collaborators: Works with Apollo Projects and TMX Transform for construction and project management.
Sustainability Measures: Aims for the highest sustainability rating, utilizing solar panels, CO2 in freezers, rainwater collection, and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Source: Container news
