Cold chain reliability for Latin American fresh produce
Protecting product quality and profitability across every link in the supply chain.
Be ready for solutions that suit your produce needs
At Maersk, we understand the unique needs and challenges of our cold chain customers in the Latin American market.
Over the years, we’ve learnt to handle each perishable commodity differently, developed an understanding of the local infrastructure and regulations, and used this knowledge to develop customised refrigerated containers and predictable cold chain solutions.
So, whether it’s delivering your bananas from Latin America to Europe, ensuring your meat is sold at the optimal price and time in Asia, or guaranteeing the freshness of your grapes from farm to supermarket, we've got you covered.
Solutions for a reliable cold chain
Move perishable cargo across Latin America with ease with our flexible network of refrigerated trucks.
Enjoy faster market access for your refrigerated containers by parking them in our strategically located cold storage facilities and packing stations.
Utilise our mobile depots to ensure your refrigerated equipment is repaired and cleaned before new cargo is loaded, saving you valuable time and streamlining your transport.
Go eco-friendly with the train transport of your cold chain cargo from Chile’s key agricultural zones to the port of Valparaiso.
Make every regional or international cold chain journey faster, more efficient and more predictable with our integrated air freight solution.
Monitor container temperature and humidity levels in real time during transit – on your preferred digital device – with our remote container management tool, Captain Peter.
Decarbonise your cold supply chain by replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon alternatives.
Our cold storage facilities offer a range of in-house services, including cross-docking, blast chilling, repacking, loading/unloading, and more.
Connect your cold chain using our extensive multi-modal transport, ports and inland hubs. Also avail Fresh Pass for coordination and bookings, alongside our customs services and last-mile delivery.
Built for Latin America
Our skilled local teams thoroughly evaluate your supply chain and deliver tailored solutions to optimise your logistics. Here are examples of how we’ve assisted customers with specialised requirements, ensuring their perishable goods move in optimal condition.
Cherries on demand with Maersk Air Freight
Our expanded air freight capabilities in the region are now equipped to support faster movement of cherries from Chile to China each year, with total transit times of just 2-3 days. Read all about our milestone voyage from the 2023-2024 harvest season.
Greater connectivity with lower emissions: Reefer train to San Antonio
To help our customers in Chile cut down on carbon emissions, we introduced the country's first train service for refrigerated cargo. Our train station and depot, located near important fruit-producing locations, is around 200 km from San Antonio and helps avoid the tedious journey by road.
Greater control and visibility for Guatemala exporter’s melon journey
Guatemala-based Exportadora Atlantico S.A, a leading melon grower and exporter, faced significant challenges in transporting their refrigerated shipment across inland and ocean routes. They suffered losses and food wastage and were unable to fulfil customer commitments. In response, we offered end-to-end cold chain management. Find out how it turned things around.
Grape quality secured from Chile to the US
When the US Department of Agriculture added additional regulatory touchpoints for the import of grapes, Chilean producer-exporter RIOblanco found this could slow down the movement of their cargo and harm the quality of the produce. How did Maersk’s unique solution help ensure that RIOblanco’s grapes stayed in prime quality and got to market in time, even after meeting all regulatory requirements?
Solving supply chain complexities with Maersk 4PL partnership
The world’s leading citrus fruit producer and exporter, San Miguel operates in South Africa and several Latin American countries, leading to complex supply chain challenges. Maersk’s 4PL solution streamlined operations, enhanced visibility, and reduced waste, improving lead times for exports to multiple markets.
Donatella and Maersk: 18-year relationship delivers quality bananas
Maersk assisted Donatella, a major Ecuadorian banana exporter, in optimising their supply chain, reducing contamination risks, and ensuring cold chain visibility. Acting as a one-stop shop, Maersk handled all logistics needs, simplifying operations and minimising touchpoints.
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Maersk’s cold chain experts would be happy to answer your questions and suggest appropriate solutions for your business.
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