Maersk Opens New 90,000-Square-Foot Airfreight Gateway in Miami
The new facility is aimed at improving logistics between the US, Latin America, and major markets in Asia and Europe.
Danish shipping giant Maersk has launched a new 90,000-square-foot airfreight gateway in Miami, strategically designed to improve connectivity between the Americas and major cities in Europe and Asia. This new gateway focuses on the shipment of goods through Miami to Latin America, aiming to enhance the efficiency of cargo transportation across these regions, especially in the North American and Asian markets.
The facility includes a US Customs bonded Container Freight Station (CFS) and a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). These features are expected to streamline operations and ensure secure, reliable handling of cargo.
“Adding to our global gateway network, this addition in Miami provides our customers with substantial added value, leveraging structured routing within a gateway environment,” said Brent Mayhew, Regional Head of Airfreight for North America. “This includes seamless truck connectivity through our North American station network, ensuring efficient and reliable integrated logistics solutions.”
The Miami airfreight gateway is modeled after Maersk's other successful gateways in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles, each contributing significantly to Maersk’s expansion strategy. The company has been actively enhancing its air freight capabilities, evidenced by the recent openings of gateways near major airports in Atlanta and Los Angeles, as well as a forward staging facility near Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Fabio Acerbi, Regional Head of Airfreight for Latin America, added: “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.”
Since its launch in October 2022, Maersk Air Cargo has expanded its reach to over 70,000 airport pairings worldwide. John Wetherell, Global Head of Air Freight Forwarding at Maersk, views the Miami expansion as a crucial strategic addition that significantly strengthens the linkage between Asia, Europe, and the US to Latin America.
For Maersk, which just got some good news regarding the cost of Red Sea shipping disruptions, Miami becomes a major part of its global air freight network, expected to see significant southward cargo flows to Latin America.
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