Shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller-Maersk and agricultural technology company Syngenta Crop Protection have extended their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years.
A 4PL provider takes third-party logistics further by managing resources, technology, infrastructure and other logistics providers to design, build and deliver customized supply chain solutions, the companies explained, adding this concept is integral to Maersk’s Logistics & Services product offering and a key element of its strategy to provide customers with supply chain management solutions from factory to final destination.
As disclosed, the renewed collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to “responsible” logistics through continuous supply chain optimization and innovation.
The parties said that the cornerstone of the partnership is the constant focus on more sustainable logistics, with both companies highly committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the supply chain.
Maersk aims to achieve net zero GHG emissions across its entire business by 2040, while Syngenta’s sustainability priorities are accelerating efforts to decarbonize its operations and set clear targets for sustainable operations.
“Under the collaboration, regular reporting on emissions and ongoing dialogue on sustainability outcomes are key determinants of business performance,” the companies stated.
Dimitris Armenakis, Global Head of Managed by Maersk Product, commented: “The journey we are on together with Syngenta underpins Maersk’s position as an integrated logistics provider. We thrive by the success of our customers and contribute to this by developing solutions that optimise and simplify their supply chains. We are always looking to innovate on behalf of our customers and add further value to their business.”
Mike Hollands, Global Head of Production & Supply at Syngenta Crop Protection, noted: “ We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Maersk, a company that shares our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Syngenta and Maersk have a strong alignment in prioritizing sustainability and driving innovation. Our partnership has proven its value, and we look forward to achieving new milestones together by continuing to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions that optimize our supply chains, leveraging digital logistics and artificial intelligence.”
In related news, Maersk teamed up with a multinational food-products corporation Danone to reduce logistics GHG emissions by using Maersk’s decarbonization service. As informed, Danone will integrate Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean, a product based on reduced GHG emission fuels like bio-diesel or bio-methanol, into its supply chain.
The partnership between these two companies will comprise ocean transport, but also comprehensive inland transport solutions and dedicated control towers.