MAERSK has announced it is constructing a low-emissions contract logistics warehouse in Denmark, a first for the company.
The warehouse will be constructed under a partnership with Danish logistics hub Taulov Dry Port, with an anticipated zero direct emissions from operations.
Birna Odefors, area managing director, Nordeics at A.P. Moller – Maersk, said the company was pleased to announce its first green contract logistics warehouse.
“Many of our customers are looking for long-term partners that have such capabilities to reduce their entire climate footprint,” Ms Odefors said.
“The Taulov facility also has a strategic position in Europe and will be a key asset to serve our customers as a deconsolidation point and add value by optimising transport modes with its port, rail and road links creating flexibility in flows by accelerating or slowing down supply chains.”
The facility is expected to span 40,000 square metres initially but will have the option to expand over an additional 40,000 square metres.
“The typical customer needs in the fields of contract logistics are to support their inventory control, cost optimisation, extended visibility, speed to market and a consistent, sustainable flow of goods to reinforce their supply chain resilience,” Ms Odefors said.
“As consequence, many of our customers are looking to build upon their offerings to their markets and require logistics partners with asset control to support their growth strategies, by establishing long-term sustainable contract logistics solutions and not just to cover the short-term demand arising due to COVID-19.”
Taulov Dry Port, a joint venture between Associated Danish Ports and investor PFA Pension, recognised the agreement with Maersk as an important step in the long-term partnership between the companies.
PFA executive director Michael Bruhn sand the partnership proves climate and logistics can “go hand in hand”.
“As Denmark’s largest property investor, PFA has set an ambitious goal of cutting 33% of the emissions from our Danish portfolio by 2025, and Maersk will now become a decisive part of this in order to generate long-term and sustainable returns for our 1.4 million Danish pension customers,” he said.
The new facility is scheduled to become operational in 2024.
