Maersk Bets on Inland Empire with New Fontana Facility
Maersk has opened a new ground freight hub in Fontana, California, expanding its presence in one of North America's most critical logistics corridors. The facility is designed to speed up trucking operations and strengthen the shipping giant's Southern California network.
The Fontana location puts Maersk squarely in the Inland Empire, the sprawling warehouse and distribution hub that has become essential infrastructure for West Coast cargo flows. For 3PLs operating in the region, this signals continued competition from integrated carriers pushing deeper into domestic transportation.
The new hub reflects Maersk's broader strategy to offer end-to-end logistics services beyond its core ocean shipping business. By building out ground freight capabilities, the company is positioning itself as a more comprehensive supply chain provider—a trend that's reshaping competitive dynamics for traditional freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers.
