Maersk has opened its integrated cold chain facility at the Ruakura Superhub, solidifying Hamilton as a key touch point within the Golden Triangle for freighting and logistics in Aotearoa New Zealand.

With up to NZD$150 million invested in the Ruakura facility, it makes it Maersk’s biggest infrastructure investment in the country.

The new facility offers customers end-to-end supply chain management including import, export, and cross-docking services. It enables the exchanging of goods between transport modes, such as rail and truck, creating a flexible and sufficient supply chain within the Waikato and wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

Hamilton sits at the heart of the Golden Triangle, between Auckland and Tauranga, which sees 65% of the country’s total freight flow through the strategic corridor.

“New Zealand has long played a vital role in the global supply chain from dairy, meat to seafood and fruits, the primary industry sector to drive the development of the country’s economy,” said Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk.

“We have over the years made very significant investments in our ocean network and offer today a best-in-class experience from capacity, coverage, and reliability perspective. We have operated in New Zealand for 27 years – and we are enthusiastic about fostering sustained growth and forging these long-term partnerships with our customers.”