Boluda Corporación Marítima and Car Canarias Logistic, a company formed by Toyota Canarias, Grupo Ari and Grupo Cabrera Medina, companies that manage more than 50% of the Canary Islands car market, have inaugurated the vehicle depot that will optimize and make the import and management of cars in the Canary Islands more sustainable.  

 In this event, the representatives of the companies were accompanied by the president of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo; the president of Boluda Shipping, Ignacio Boluda, and a large representation of the business and port sector of the city.

The multi-purpose terminal, located at the Boluda Maritime Terminals Las Palmas facilities in the Port of La Luz, has a surface area of 18,000 square meters with the capacity to house up to 1,100 vehicles, providing a key space for the logistics operations of the sector.

In the words of Boluda’s corporate director in the Canary Islands, Javier Climent, “we are proud to present this innovative project, the result of collaboration between the maritime, logistics and automotive industries, which reinforces our historical link with the sea and our commitment to the Canary Islands. Since our foundation in 1920, Boluda Corporación Marítima has led the sector with its divisions Boluda Towage and Boluda Shipping, contributing to the development of the Canary Islands ports, especially in the loading and unloading of vehicles. This initiative reflects our commitment to wealth and job creation in the areas where we operate and shows our ability to create synergies, fostering sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint and road traffic.”

 The director of Car Canarias Logistic, Fernando González, highlighted the sustainability and efficiency of the project. “This alliance between strategic partners reinforces our commitment to logistics efficiency and sustainability. Together, we are promoting a more agile and environmentally friendly operation, optimizing the importation, management and distribution of vehicles in the Canary Islands. This collaboration is a firm commitment to reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency at every stage of the vehicle import process, ensuring sustainable growth for the automotive sector in the archipelago.”

The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, placed special emphasis on the importance of the project for the economic development of the Canary Islands. “We must continue our business growth in such a way that it generates stable employment without damaging our environment, which is our most precious asset. We therefore welcome the fact that this infrastructure will reduce the carbon footprint, reducing polluting emissions and favouring road decongestion.”

 Clavijo also highlighted the role of technology in the modernization of the Canary Islands and the creation of employment. “This is a clear commitment to modernization and the achievement of greater efficiency, thanks to the use of proprietary software that allows the streamlining of processes between the dock and the end customer with the incorporation of innovative systems in which Artificial Intelligence plays an important role. One more example of the service that technology can provide to business development, which will undoubtedly also result in the growth and updating of the Port of Las Palmas, with the consequent creation of specialized jobs, increased productivity and generation of wealth.”

 Sustainability and scalability

 Sustainability is at the core of Car Canarias Logistic’s project, as the unified management of the multipurpose terminal optimizes the management of vehicle transport, reducing CO2 emissions and other polluting gases. By improving the rotation of vehicles and reducing unnecessary trips, the company aims to reduce the use of additional resources such as cranes and vehicles, which translates into a significant reduction of the carbon footprint. The company has a modern infrastructure that optimizes the use of resources and minimizes the use of land.

 With a long-term vision, Boluda Corporación Marítima and Car Canarias have designed a project to guarantee a scalable and flexible logistics model, capable of adapting to the demands of the automotive market in the Canary Islands. In addition, the space is set up as a REF warehouse, which offers greater flexibility in car stock management and facilitates the rapid distribution and marketing of vehicles according to demand, which will result in efficiency and client satisfaction.

 Complete management of logistics

 With the aim of offering a comprehensive service, Car Canarias has created Grúas Canarias Car, which allows the complete management of transport and distribution of automobiles throughout the Canary archipelago. This initiative ensures fast and efficient delivery of vehicles, while maintaining the commitment to reducing pollutant emissions. Car Canarias seeks to take advantage of the multi-brand capacity of Grúas Canarias Car, which guarantees greater operational flexibility, as well as a faster and more effective response in the distribution of automobiles in the Canary Islands.