How Maersk and Syngenta are Optimising Supply Chains

Syngenta Crop Protection, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Maersk, a global integrator of logistics, have extended 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.

A 4PL provider takes third-party logistics further by managing resources, technology, infrastructure and other logistics providers to design, build and deliver customised supply chain solutions.

Simplifying supply chains

Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers' supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates across 130 countries and employs more than 100,000 people.

Maersk is aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels and green fuels.

This concept is integral to Maersk's Logistics & Services product offering and a key element of its strategy to provide customers with leading supply chain management solutions from factory to final destination.

Syngenta Crop Protection, meanwhile, is a leader in agricultural innovation, offering breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably.

Mike Hollands, Global Head of Production and Supply at Syngenta Crop Protection, says: "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 prioritising 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 optimise our supply chains, leveraging digital logistics and artificial intelligence."

Focus on more sustainable logistics

A cornerstone of Maersk and Syngenta's collaboration is their 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 decarbonise 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.

Navigating disruption

Over the past eight years, Syngenta and Maersk have successfully navigated major disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Red Sea crisis, thanks to significantly enhanced resilience, identifying opportunities to reduce GHG emissions in Syngenta's supply chain.

Dimitris Armenakis, Global Head of Managed by Maersk Product, adds: "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."

Maersk and Syngenta's extended partnership reinforces a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation.

These industry leaders are driving efficient, resilient and environmentally-responsible supply chain solutions.

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