Oceana Distribution Picks Agility for Maputo Distribution Center

MAPUTO, Mozambique – May 23, 2023 – Oceana Distribution has chosen the Agility Logistics Park in Maputo, the leading warehouse facility in Mozambique’s capital, as the location for its new office, storage and distribution facility in the country.

The newly opened 5,000 SQM facility is designed to handle more than 3,000 pallet positions. It includes an office area of 600 SQM and a cold room facility of 400 SQM to meet the end-to-end requirements of Oceana’s local and multi-national customers. Oceana’s best-in-class facility is equipped to support companies and brands in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

Sergio Jeque, Oceana’s Distribution Operations Director, said: “At Oceana, a safe, secure and efficient distribution network is fundamental to our business model. The Agility warehouses are new and provide the necessary infrastructure meeting international standards. That enables us to offer a consistent, reliable and efficient distribution experience for our customers. Agility Logistics Parks also ensure that strict HSSE standards are followed within the park, something that is very important for Oceana operations. This partnership is one of the key milestones in our supply chain strategy, which will support our business growth.”

The Agility warehouses are located on the Maputo Ring Road, at Chiango area in Marracuene District, and are strategically situated for distribution across the country and to Maputo. The park is within a 25-kilometer radius of the Maputo port and airport, the N4 highway to South Africa, and the capital’s Central Business District.

Agility is funding and developing 300,000 SQM of warehouses on the site, a center of excellence for warehousing in the region, supporting businesses operating in and from Mozambique. The Agility warehouses provide the essential infrastructure required for both multi-national companies and local businesses that need storage, distribution, packaging, processing and light manufacturing space.

Geoffrey White, CEO Agility Africa, said: “We are delighted that Oceana decided to lease warehouse space in the new Agility facility in Maputo.  We believe that the provision of international-standard warehouses in Africa for storage, distribution and light manufacturing is one of the fundamental building blocks necessary for economic growth.

Agility provides warehouses that are ready to move into, enabling fast deployment, flexibility and reduced capital commitments for our customers. The provision of secure, ready-built, quality, warehouses with consistent power and IT connectivity in the Maputo market is a true enabler of growth and prosperity in Mozambique.”