OCP and Maersk ally on sustainable supply chain solutions

Morocco-based OCP Group, through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) strategic business unit, and Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their long-standing collaboration and jointly advance sustainable supply chain solutions.

According to Maersk, the MoU marks a new chapter in the partnership between the two companies, with a focus on delivering “agile, digitalized, and sustainable” logistics solutions to support OCP’s international growth.

As disclosed, the agreement includes:

• ocean and logistics services: enhancing ocean freight capacity, expanding to new destinations and establishing flexible global storage and distribution networks in Morocco and transit operations worldwide;
• supply chain innovation: digitalizing supply chain operations and implementing “best-in-class” practices;
• education and research: launching joint academic and training initiatives with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to advance knowledge in logistics, supply chain and sustainability; and
• sustainability: collaborating to decarbonize logistics operations, evaluate sustainable fuel solutions and implement energy-efficient practices.

To note, both companies are said to be committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.

Anass Hassainate, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, SPS at OCP Group, commented: “This groundbreaking agreement is