July 15, 2024 (press release) –
Phoenix, AZ – A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), a global leader in logistics services, today announced the opening of a new 150,000 square foot distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will support American Honda’s Powersports and Products division, strengthening the company’s ability to serve its regional dealer network in the Southwestern United States. The facility will provide warehousing and distribution services for a wide range of recreational, utility, and outdoor equipment.
Previously, Honda serviced the Southwestern U.S. from the Los Angeles area. Phoenix offers a strong labor pool, affordable real estate, and robust rail and highway transportation networks. This makes Phoenix an increasingly attractive alternative to Southern California for global businesses seeking to optimize their supply chains.The Maersk Contract Logistics Team activated operations at the Phoenix site within just 90 days of the December 2023 contract award. The fast activation included locating the facility, finalizing the lease, and taking delivery of initial stock. The facility commenced operations in March 2024. The distribution center staff provides a range of value-added services including coordination of distribution to Honda’s regional dealer network, return management, light assembly, and quality control.
The Phoenix distribution center is Maersk’s third facility actively supporting Honda’s needs. In 2011, Maersk established facilities in Shreveport, LA, followed by Kansas City, MO, in 2020.
Across North America, Maersk manages 85 warehousing facilities covering 22.5 million square feet. The company offers consolidation, deconsolidation, storage, distribution or omnichannel fulfilment. Learn more about Maersk’s warehousing and distribution services in North America on Maersk.com.
About American Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the United States. American Honda's Power Sports & Products Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through independent authorized Honda retail dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to Honda website.
About Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels.
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