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March 10, 2026
Massy Distribution plans to break ground on a new logistics facility in Guyana within the next few months as part of its regional expansion strategy, according to the company’s chief executive officer, James McLetchie.
McLetchie made the disclosure while speaking at the opening of the company’s new high-tech logistics hub at Orange Grove in Trinidad and Tobago, a multi-hundred-million-dollar investment designed to modernise distribution operations and strengthen the group’s regional network.
The new 230,000-square-foot warehouse represents one of the largest recent private-sector logistics investments in the country and introduces robotics and artificial intelligence into large-scale warehousing in the English-speaking Caribbean.
McLetchie said the Orange Grove facility required an investment of several hundred million Trinidad and Tobago dollars and forms part of the company’s broader strategy to expand and upgrade its distribution infrastructure across the region.
“It’s a large investment, but it represents our commitment to Trinidad and the region,” he said.
The complex spans more than five acres and features an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) that combines high-density pallet racking, automated cranes and conveyor systems to speed up order fulfilment and improve inventory management.
According to the company, the technology enables faster movement of goods through the warehouse while significantly increasing storage capacity. Automation also reduces manual handling, improves product integrity and enhances safety for employees and customers collecting deliveries.
The facility is expected to double the company’s current distribution capacity while maintaining operational efficiency and avoiding a major increase in costs.
The warehouse also incorporates robotics and artificial intelligence systems that require specialised training. Workers have been retrained and repositioned into more advanced roles linked to automation and logistics management.
Beyond the Orange Grove project, McLetchie said the group is exploring additional investment opportunities across the Caribbean, including acquisitions and new infrastructure, as it continues to expand its regional footprint. (Reworked from the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian)
