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Kotahi and Maersk Extend Long-Term Freight Agreement, Ensuring Stability for New Zealand’s International Trade

(IN BRIEF) Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest containerised freight manager, and A.P. Moller – Maersk have solidified their partnership with a second long-term freight agreement lasting until December 2034. This agreement, valued at NZ$160 billion, provides stability and resilience to New … Read the full press release

Maersk Enhances ME2 Ocean Service, Expanding Reach to North Europe Ports

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced a significant upgrade to its ME2 ocean service, now including port calls to key destinations in North Europe such as Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Bremerhaven. This strategic extension aims to benefit North … Read the full press release

Maersk Names Second Methanol-Enabled Vessel ‘Astrid Mærsk’ in Yokohama Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) In Yokohama, Japan, Maersk celebrated the naming ceremony of the “Astrid Mærsk,” the second of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, marking a significant step towards its net-zero targets. With Mrs. Liza Uchida, spouse of Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida, … Read the full press release

Syngenta Partners with Maersk for Biofuel-Powered Ocean Transport, Aiming for Reduced GHG Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has finalized an agreement with Maersk for ocean transport using biofuel, marking a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations. Through Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution, Syngenta will utilize certified biofuels … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with BANDAI NAMCO to Streamline Logistics Operations in Mexico City

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has forged a partnership with global toy manufacturer BANDAI NAMCO to manage its supply chain and logistics operations in Mexico City. Strategically located in the northern part of the city, the distribution center … Read the full press release

Maersk Unveils Cutting-Edge Cold Chain Facility in New Zealand’s Golden Triangle

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated its largest infrastructure investment in New Zealand with the opening of its integrated cold chain facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. Costing approximately NZD 140-150 million, the facility offers end-to-end supply chain … Read the full press release

Maersk Elevates Shanghai as Global Gateway for Less-than-Container-Load Shipments

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in shipping and logistics, has designated Shanghai as its new global gateway for Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) shipments, marking a significant shift in the industry’s logistics landscape. Leveraging relaxed local restrictions, Shanghai now serves as a … Read the full press release

Maersk’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets Validated as Industry First by SBTi

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk’s ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets have received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), affirming their alignment with the 1.5-degree pathway of the Paris Agreement, a milestone marking an industry first under SBTi’s … Read the full press release

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Partners with Maersk for Green Ocean Freight Transport Solution

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk is pleased to welcome Flying Tiger Copenhagen as a new customer, as the Danish retailer commits to transporting its entire ocean freight volume under Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution starting in 2024. This initiative aims … Read the full press release

Maersk Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Cold Store Facility in India for HyFun Foods

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge Cold Store facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, India, exclusively designed for HyFun Foods, a company specializing in frozen processed food items. This facility will provide temperature-controlled storage … Read the full press release

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Announce ‘Gemini Cooperation’ for Enhanced Ocean Network

(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, two major shipping companies, have unveiled a new operational collaboration named the “Gemini Cooperation,” set to commence in February 2025. The partnership aims to provide a flexible and highly reliable ocean network, with a combined … Read the full press release

Denmark and Maersk Join Forces with India in Green Fuels Alliance to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has launched the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative in collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk and other organizations, aiming to boost sustainable energy solutions and advance their global goal of carbon neutrality. GFAI will foster innovation, … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with Tamil Nadu Government to Boost Trade and Logistics Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 to explore strategic investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing … Read the full press release

Yokohama Port Collaborates with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Maersk to Develop Green Methanol Bunkering Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The City of Yokohama, in partnership with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) and Maersk, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the creation of green methanol bunkering infrastructure at the Port of Yokohama in Japan, which houses … Read the full press release

Maersk Joins Forces with Yokohama and Mitsubishi for Green Methanol Bunkering in Japan

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed an MoU with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) to collaborate on establishing green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama, Japan. This partnership aligns with Maersk’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Chosen for Maersk’s Pioneering Methanol Retrofit Project

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval’s FCM Methanol fuel supply system has been selected by Maersk for their groundbreaking methanol retrofit project on the container vessel Maersk Halifax. This achievement highlights the viability of retrofitting ships for methanol-based propulsion, marking a significant … Read the full press release

Sports Brand PUMA Chooses Maersk’s Rijeka Facility for Faster Deliveries

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the … Read the full press release

Maersk and Goldwind Sign Groundbreaking Green Methanol Offtake Agreement for Sustainable Shipping

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into an offtake agreement with Goldwind, a leading global clean energy developer, marking a significant milestone in the global shipping industry’s adoption of green methanol. This long-term agreement extends into the next … Read the full press release

Maersk’s Omnichannel-Fulfillment Powers Double Eleven Retail Success with 8.15 Million Orders Processed

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, has showcased its Omnichannel-Fulfillment (OCF) capabilities during China’s Singles Day (Double Eleven) shopping festival, supporting 56 key clients across 16 OCF sites in China. Maersk’s team successfully managed 8.15 million outbound … Read the full press release

Europris Partners with Maersk to Achieve Significant Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Seaborne Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Europris, a leading retail company in Norway, has selected Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its seaborne logistics. The collaboration aims to align with Europris’ strategic goal of reducing … Read the full press release