Maersk has launched a new air freight gateway in Miami, which will serve as a crucial hub in the company’s global air freight network. John Wetherell, Global Head of Air Freight Forwarding at Maersk, stated, “Our Miami expansion is a vital and strategic addition to our global gateway network, providing connectivity from Asia, Europe, and the US to Latin America.” The Miami gateway, designed similarly to operations in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles, will focus on transhipping goods from Europe and Asia through Miami to Latin America, offering competitive options for both freighter and passenger capacity.
This new gateway aims to enhance the North American export market to Latin America and support the Latin American supply chain with cost-effective routes from the US. The 90,000-square-foot facility is anticipated to handle significant southward cargo flows and is equipped with key certifications, including U.S. Customs bonded Container Freight Station (CFS) and Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Brent Mayhew, Regional Head of Air Freight for North America, mentioned, “Adding to our global gateway network, this addition in Miami provides our customers with substantial added value, leveraging structured routing within a gateway environment. This includes seamless truck connectivity through our North American station network, ensuring efficient and reliable integrated logistics solutions.”
Fabio Acerbi, Regional Head of Air Freight for Latin America, highlighted, “Our Miami Gateway offers an alternative routing option that can provide predictable transit times from our global network, improving connectivity, flexibility, and reliability. It supports the North American and Asian export market, opening new possibilities for our customers in Latin America.” In February, Maersk introduced a fully digital solution for clients seeking air freight services.
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