Sports Brand PUMA Chooses Maersk’s Rijeka Facility for Faster Deliveries

Sports Brand PUMA Chooses Maersk’s Rijeka Facility for Faster Deliveries

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the port of Rijeka. The facility is part of Maersk’s global logistics network, offering resilient and flexible supply chain solutions. PUMA’s collaboration with Maersk aims to improve deliveries to customers in South-eastern Europe, reducing time-to-market, costs, and CO2 emissions. The warehouse is eco-friendly, boasting features like a solar roof and LED lights to reduce energy consumption.

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 24-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — A.P. Moller – Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in logistics and container shipping, is excited to announce the official arrival of PUMA, a renowned sports brand, as its second customer at the state-of-the-art warehouse facility near Rijeka, Croatia. The facility commenced operations on July 17th, 2023, and the local Maersk team recently inaugurated and efficiently managed PUMA’s first inbound shipments.

Situated just under 20 kilometers from the strategic port of Rijeka in northern Croatia, this modern 12,000 sqm warehouse plays a pivotal role in Maersk’s extensive global network of logistics assets. It offers agile and resilient end-to-end supply chain solutions, ensuring swift delivery times and optimized cargo handling.

“This is another great example of what we mean with our mantra FOREVER FASTER: The same week PUMA dominated the world’s fastest sport at the Formula 1 race in Las Vegas, we also went live with our new cross-docking centre in Rijeka. With our trusted partner Maersk, we are able to provide better and faster deliveries to our customers in South-eastern Europe – saving more than one week in time to market, as well as cost and CO2 emissions” stated Johan Kuhlo, Managing Director and General Manager at PUMA.

Edouard Buysschaert, Regional Europe and IMEA Key Client Manager for PUMA, expressed appreciation for the collaboration and the dedication of Maersk colleagues involved in the project, saying, “I would like to thank our partner PUMA for the trust and their overall collaborative support throughout the entire project. A special thanks to our Maersk Croatia staff: the entire Rijeka warehouse & customs team and all other colleagues involved!”

The Rijeka warehouse is classified as Class A and adheres to high-security standards. It’s designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions through eco-friendly features such as a solar roof and energy-efficient LED lighting. The facility boasts flexible pallet capacity and offers comprehensive solutions, including Customs services and a wide range of value-added services. Additionally, its proximity to the future deepwater terminal, Rijeka Gateway, provides an added advantage for seamless logistics operations.

About Maersk
A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs over 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels.

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SOURCE: A.P. Moller – Maersk