Maersk takes over Ford Chile's spare parts distribution center in 30 days

Maersk took over operation of Ford Chile's Spare Parts Distribution Center, located in the commune of Pudahuel, Santiago Metropolitan Region, completing the transition in approximately 30 business days. The facility spans 10,000 square meters and supplies the automaker's network of dealerships and service centers across the country, with operations officially beginning on March 2, 2026.

The agreement is part of a business relationship between Ford and Maersk that began in 1999 and covers ocean freight services, inland logistics, warehousing, air freight, supply chain management and spare parts distribution across different regions of the world. To meet the tight implementation timeline, Maersk developed a transition model focused on inventory stabilization, operational continuity and risk reduction, with support from Ford teams in Brazil, Colombia and Chile.

Juan Ríos, Ford's Operations Manager, stated that the company is confident the team of professionals will help raise the operation's efficiency level, which will translate into a benefit for customers. Meanwhile, Dean Rodin, Maersk's Managing Director for WSA, highlighted that the takeover of the facility was completed in just 30 days and said they look forward to seeing how the operation performs in the coming months.

The comprehensive management of the center includes receiving of goods, warehousing, cycle counting of inventory, order picking, packaging and outbound distribution, with the goal of ensuring the availability of components for Ford's network of dealerships and authorized workshops in Chile.

The collaboration between both companies continues to expand in the country with the addition of a complementary facility of approximately 3,000 square meters, intended to provide additional storage capacity and manage occasional inventory overflow, as part of a new stage of logistics integration between Ford and Maersk in Chile.