Performance Team to open new distribution centre in Toronto, Canada

The end-to-end supply chain solutions will be created by Maersk’s multi-gateway ocean services calling the Port of Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle, Montreal, Halifax and Mobile (Alabama, US) that can be integrated with rail service, air freight and Maersk customs services for customs clearance and cross border expertise.

“Our Toronto site will create a strong hub to help accelerate Canadian supply chains and strengthen their ability to face future supply chain disruption challenges,” said Jason Walker, executive vice president of operations at Performance Team - A Maersk Company.

As the largest logistics centre in Canada, Toronto has access to seven major highways that provide access to locations across Canada and the US border crossings. The market is directly served and focused as a hub by both the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways with Intermodal railyards. In addition, the Toronto Pearson International Airport processes over 45 per cent of Canada’s air cargo, serving 175 international destinations and most Canadian e-commerce consumers due to the strategic geographic location. The airport also serves as the centre for the region’s rail and highway network, ensuring scaled supply chains to ship to the region’s retailers who are expanding in this market.

“We are keeping Canadian customers at the forefront of everything we do and this new supply chain asset will be essential to improving supply chain flows in our Toronto logistics hub. We are looking at all possible means to help trade growth by getting logistic flows moving smoothly and minimizing supply chain disruption of our customers in North America. The pandemic has changed supply chain demand models. E-commerce sales continue to soar and supply chains need to tap into this growing market. Our customers are looking for faster order fulfilment in Toronto and the surrounding markets through integrated logistics, “ said Omar Shamsie, president of Maersk Canada.

The 568,000 square foot, 97 dock door facility will open in November 2022 and be operated by Performance Team - A Maersk Company.

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