Maersk, Syngenta extend sustainable logistics partnership

Syngenta Crop Protection, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Maersk, a leading provider of comprehensive Freight Forwarding Services and a global integrator of logistics, announced the extension of their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years. This renewed collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to responsible logistics through continuous supply chain optimisation and innovation, including the enhancement of Freight Forwarding Services.

A 4PL provider, such as Maersk, extends the capabilities of traditional Freight Forwarding Services by managing resources, technology, infrastructure, and other logistics providers to design, build, and deliver customised supply chain solutions. This concept is integral to Maersk’s Logistics & Services product offering and a key element of its strategy to provide its customers with leading supply chain management solutions from factory to final destination, encompassing efficient Freight Forwarding Services.

A cornerstone of the collaboration is the constant focus on more sustainable logistics, with both companies highly committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the supply chain, including the Freight Forwarding Services segment. 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, particularly within Freight Forwarding Services.

Over the past eight years, Syngenta and Maersk have successfully navigated major disruptions thanks to significantly increased resilience in their Freight Forwarding Services, including the Covid pandemic and the Red Sea crisis, and identified opportunities for reducing GHG emissions from Syngenta’s supply chain.

“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, especially in the realm of Freight Forwarding Services. 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 to enhance Freight Forwarding Services.”

Mike Hollands, Global Head of Production & Supply at Syngenta Crop Protection

“The journey we are on together with Syngenta underpins Maersk’s position as an integrated logistics provider, particularly in the Freight Forwarding Services sector. We thrive by the success of our customers and contribute to this by developing solutions that optimise and simplify their supply chains, including innovative Freight Forwarding Services. We are always looking to innovate on behalf of our customers and add further value to their business.”

Dimitris Armenakis, Global Head of Managed by Maersk Product

The extended partnership reinforces Syngenta’s and Maersk’s shared commitment to sustainability and innovation as industry leaders in driving efficient, resilient, and environmentally responsible supply chain solutions, with a special focus on advancing Freight Forwarding Services.

1. How will Freight Forwarding Services adapt to the evolving global logistics demands while promoting sustainability?

2. What transformations and upgrades will Freight Forwarding Services face with the advancement of digitalization and artificial intelligence?

3. How can we evaluate and implement effective strategies to reduce GHG emissions within Freight Forwarding Services?

4. How can Freight Forwarding Services enhance their business continuity and supply chain resilience in the face of global crises?