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Investments in Brazil: Maersk Expands Business on Land

Written by Bruno Teles
Published on 21/04/2023 at 16:20
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Maersk, a Danish logistics company with 119 years of existence, has stood out in the maritime shipping market by adopting a business diversification strategy.

With plans for investments of R$ 4 billion by 2025, the company aims to expand its solutions with air and truck freight, in addition to acquiring areas for storage. Executive Karin Schöner, president of the company on the East Coast of South America, is responsible for developing the company’s business in a promising region.

Doubled in size in just two years, Maersk’s expansion is one of the main reasons for the increase in revenue. In 2020, the company reported revenues of US$ 39.7 billion, in 2021 it was US$ 61.7 billion, and in 2022 revenue reached US$ 81.5 billion, representing a 105% increase in 24 months.

Maersk’s Investments in Brazil

With significant investments in Brazil, the Danish company aims to mature its business on solid ground. Today, the company has 20 offices in the country, 2,000 employees, and serves around 6,000 clients. Additionally, the company has 165 own trucks, 46 ships responsible for international freights, and 9 more ships dedicated to cabotage (between Brazilian ports).

To meet the demand of its clients, Maersk has two subsidiaries (Aliança Navegação e Logística and Maersk Supply Chain Apoio Marítimo), one associated company (Itapoá Terminais Portuários, with 30% owned by the Danes) and a joint venture (Brazil Terminal Portuário). On national soil, the company invests in infrastructure by acquiring airports, trucks, and land to provide warehouses and distribution centers.

The Automotive Sector is One of Maersk’s Main Clients in Brazil

The automotive sector is one of the main clients of the company and also one of the responsible for the use of air services that the company operates at Brazilian airports using eight Boeing 777 freighters for global use. With these operations, Maersk seeks to ensure quality and efficiency in servicing clients, leading to continuous sales.

Amid intense competition in maritime container shipments, the diversification strategy adopted by the Danish giant has yielded good results. The Swiss Mediterranean Shipping Company is Maersk’s main rival, and both have about 17% of the global maritime shipping market share.

With its expansion on solid ground, Maersk seeks to continue transforming the market by offering increasingly comprehensive solutions for its clients. The company is on a significant transformation journey, moving toward an even more promising future in an increasingly competitive market.

Bruno Teles

Falo sobre tecnologia, inovação, petróleo e gás. Atualizo diariamente sobre oportunidades no mercado brasileiro. Com mais de 7.000 artigos publicados nos sites CPG, Naval Porto Estaleiro, Mineração Brasil e Obras Construção Civil. Sugestão de pauta? Manda no brunotelesredator@gmail.com

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