A.P. Moller – Maersk has officially inaugurated a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Dakar, Senegal, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to enhance logistics infrastructure across West Africa.
Strategically located just 10 km from key manufacturing hubs and port facilities, the warehouse offers customers streamlined access to end markets within Senegal and facilitates efficient cross-border distribution to neighbouring countries.
“This investment in Dakar demonstrates our long-term commitment to Senegal and the broader West African region,” said Thomas Theeuwes, Managing Director for Maersk West Africa. “By establishing this modern warehouse facility, we’re delivering on our promise to create seamless, integrated logistics solutions that help our customers optimise their supply chains and accelerate growth.”
The facility features 5,100 square meters of indoor storage with a capacity for 7,036 pallets, along with 500 square meters of outdoor storage. It is designed to accommodate a wide array of commodities, including fast-moving consumer goods, retail merchandise, lifestyle products, and technology.
In addition to storage, the warehouse offers value-added services such as palletization, order processing and management, distribution, labelling, packaging, and pallet customization — allowing customers to consolidate their logistics operations under one roof.
“West Africa is a dynamic, fast-growing region with unique logistics challenges,” Theeuwes added. “Our customers require dependable, efficient warehousing solutions that integrate seamlessly with transport networks. This facility is built to meet those needs while contributing to regional economic development.”
The warehouse is powered by cutting-edge technology, including a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities, giving customers real-time transaction visibility and system integration opportunities.
Sustainability and safety are core pillars of the operation. The facility runs on 60% solar energy and employs electric material-handling equipment in line with Maersk’s global decarbonisation goals. Safety features include forklift rear-view cameras, pedestrian sensors, extensive firefighting infrastructure, and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance — all compliant with international and local standards.
This new logistics hub in Dakar expands Maersk’s West African network, which now includes over 100,000 square meters of warehousing space across eight countries. Key facilities are located in Dakar, Abidjan, Tema, Douala, Lagos, Conakry, Lome, and Cotonou, all adhering to uniform Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards.
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