Danish shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk has signed a logistics agreement with compatriot pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk to transport pharmaceuticals in an eco-friendly manner.
As informed, the three-year agreement on cold chain logistics covers transportation including ocean services and inland logistics.
“ We are proud to be chosen as one of Novo Nordisk’s main logistic companies. Transporting pharmaceuticals on a global level is a demanding task with various complexities that require flexible and resilient supply chains as well as digital and eco-friendly solutions,” Vincent Clerc , Executive Vice President and CEO Ocean and Logistics. A.P. Moller – Maersk, commented.
Novo Nordisk has chosen Maersk’s ECO Delivery to reduce the carbon footprint in transportation. The initiative uses sustainable biofuel to power selected Maersk-vessels and helps Novo Nordisk to make progress towards its sustainability goals.
“Our ambition of achieving zero environmental impact is a cornerstone of our aspiration to be a truly sustainable business. We consider A.P. Moller – Maersk to be the right global distribution partner to secure the steady, environmentally friendly delivery of our … shipments and we look forward to the collaboration,” Rune Sylow , Corporate Vice President, Strategic Sourcing at Novo Nordisk, said.
The global agreement will come into effect on 1 April 2021.