Mubasher: Denmark-based Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, has selected the new warehouse project of Agility Public Warehousing in Abidjan to set up its new storage, deconsolidation, and distribution facility in Cote D’Ivoire.

The newly opened 5,000 sqm facility can handle 3,900 pallet positions to meet the demands of Maersk’s global customers, according to a press release on Wednesday.

The Kuwaiti company is funding and establishing a 250,000 sqm warehouse in Abidjan to support businesses operating in and from Cote D’Ivoire and provide the infrastructure for multinational and local companies.

Maersk Central West Africa Managing Director, Thomas Theeuwes, said: "The Agility warehouses provide the standard of infrastructure that enables Maersk to offer a consistent experience for both global and local customers, assuring them the same reliable service, security, and safety being provided in this facility is on a par with what customers experience in Maersk facilities within Europe and North America."

Meanwhile, the CEO of Agility Africa, Geoffrey White, commented: "Agility is funding and developing a network of warehouse parks across Africa to enable companies to rapidly and easily enter or expand in the African market."