Maersk Launches First Bonded Warehouse in Vietnam, Boosting Logistics Hub in Hai Phong

Maersk Launches First Bonded Warehouse in Vietnam, Boosting Logistics Hub in Hai Phong

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has inaugurated its first bonded warehouse in Northern Vietnam at SLP Park in Hai Phong, a key logistics hub in the region. The facility, equipped with advanced inventory and energy-saving technology, enhances Maersk’s storage and logistics capabilities, connecting to its Hai Phong fulfillment center and future Lach Huyen port terminal. This bonded warehouse, designed to streamline supply chains and reduce costs for customers, will initially serve Amazon Vietnam. Maersk’s partnership with SLP underscores its commitment to elevating logistics standards in Vietnam and supporting the region’s economic growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 4-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — A.P. Moller – Maersk has launched its first bonded warehouse in Vietnam, located at SLP Park in Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park, Hai Phong province. This facility, managed by Maersk Contract Logistics, marks a significant step in Maersk’s expansion in Northern Vietnam, a region seeing rising demand for import-export solutions. The opening was attended by Danish Embassy Commercial Counsellor Lasse Pedersen Hjortshøj, reflecting international support for Vietnam’s growing logistics industry.

Strategically situated in the Hai Phong seaport area, the warehouse strengthens Maersk’s logistics network by connecting with its existing fulfillment center and the upcoming Lach Huyen port terminal. This setup enhances storage options, streamlines customer supply chains, and promotes faster, duty-free processing of goods. The facility features modern inventory control technology, including advanced racking, sorting, and barcode systems, while also prioritizing energy efficiency with natural lighting, LED systems, and motion sensors.

Amazon Vietnam will be the warehouse’s first major customer, benefiting from bonded warehousing, customs processing, and domestic logistics services through Maersk. Kevin Burrell, Maersk’s Area Managing Director for Mekong, noted that operating its own bonded warehouse allows Maersk to enhance service quality and cost controls for clients like Amazon.

Partnering with SLP, a leading logistics developer in Southeast Asia, Maersk reinforces its commitment to providing comprehensive logistics solutions. SLP COO Edwin Chee emphasized that this collaboration reflects both companies’ dedication to advancing logistics standards in Vietnam.

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 around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and low-emission fuels.

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SOURCE: A.P. Moller – Maersk