# Maersk opens logistics hub

- Place: Montevideo, Uruguay (-34.9011, -56.1645)
- Published: 2026-11-15T01:23:50.867Z · expires 2026-11-22T01:23:50.867Z
- Floors (The Arena): E11 Organizations, E10 Institutions, E12 States, E6 Organisms
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Maersk has opened a US$20 million integrated logistics facility in Montevideo, featuring 140 reefer plugs for temperature-controlled storage, per freshplaza.com.

The new terminal expands Maersk's capabilities in Uruguay with advanced cold chain infrastructure, Maersk.com reports.

The facility is part of a broader expansion strategy to support growing regional demand for logistics services, fruitnet.com notes.

Local maritime workers have raised concerns about foreign crewing practices and job security, elpais.com.uy reports.

## Sources

- [Maersk opens US$20 million logistics facility with 140 reefer plugs in Uruguay](https://www.freshplaza.com/latin-america/article/9892523/maersk-opens-us-20-million-logistics-facility-with-140-reefer-plugs-in-uruguay/) · freshplaza.com · 2026-11-13
- [Maersk expands integrated logistics capabilities in Uruguay with new Montevideo facility](https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2026/11/12/maersk-expands-integrated-logistics-capabilities-in-uruguay) · maersk.com · 2026-11-12
- [Maersk opens new integrated logistics facility in Montevideo](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxOeVlaRjBZOTBmcFYyTHVweklDcFNjU29lblZNdXRKZTFGVVZRM1IwNEkxSkFnaE5DQ29reGp0LUwtQnd3dWZPZEpKQ3BVdXNvX0x6MGxVcTNucDZCTWF1cU1fcEVjTGpTMkZySWdfQU5UcFl5b3dPU0N0bld2OW1pSFVQdGlCZHEwZlM0X052c3ZuQ0QwRmpySDJVU2h1ZWRTTEZuM094UnZYaDR6TWs4?oc=5) · fruitnet.com · 2026-11-13