Maersk explores strategic investments in Tamil Nadu's logistics

09 Jan 2024 CW Team

Tamil Nadu is currently integrated into the global ocean network via two service calls from Maersk. The company's distribution network links ocean ports to the hinterland, where numerous manufacturers and consumers are situated. Maersk's existing cold storage facility in Chennai caters to frozen and chilled cargo needs.

Moving forward, Maersk plans to invest in land development to establish logistics hubs, implementing global best practices to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience in customer supply chains. Additionally, the company will assess storage facility requirements and construct modern warehousing facilities equipped with cutting-edge Warehouse Management Systems, emphasising efficient inventory management and waste reduction.

Furthermore, Maersk will embark on creating an eco-friendly fleet of electric trucks to facilitate sustainable distribution. This initiative is particularly important for top customers of Maersk who have committed to stringent net-zero targets and seek logistics partners capable of delivering decarbonised solutions.

While Maersk will continue its services in key sectors such as renewables, automotive, electronics, textiles, apparel, and chemicals, it also aims to explore opportunities in emerging sectors like pharma, footwear, finished leather goods, and technical textiles. The company plans to develop integrated logistics solutions with a focus on these sectors to enhance their scale and global competitiveness.

Tamil Nadu, the third-largest contributor to India's GDP, with aspirations to become the second-largest, presents a robust economic landscape. The state, currently the third-largest exporter from India, aims to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Given this ambitious agenda and the state's conducive business environment, competitive framework, and a pool of young and future-proof talent, Maersk views the partnership with Tamil Nadu as a mutually beneficial opportunity to explore and enable various trade possibilities.

The integrated logistics firm AP Moller-Maersk A/S, a global leader in container shipping, has announced its intention to investigate strategic investment possibilities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing facilities, and the deployment of electric trucks for distribution networks in Tamil Nadu. The Copenhagen-based company formalised this commitment through a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Tamil Nadu government at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024, aiming to collaborate on strategic opportunities that support the state's expanding trade. Tamil Nadu is currently integrated into the global ocean network via two service calls from Maersk. The company's distribution network links ocean ports to the hinterland, where numerous manufacturers and consumers are situated. Maersk's existing cold storage facility in Chennai caters to frozen and chilled cargo needs. Moving forward, Maersk plans to invest in land development to establish logistics hubs, implementing global best practices to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience in customer supply chains. Additionally, the company will assess storage facility requirements and construct modern warehousing facilities equipped with cutting-edge Warehouse Management Systems, emphasising efficient inventory management and waste reduction. Furthermore, Maersk will embark on creating an eco-friendly fleet of electric trucks to facilitate sustainable distribution. This initiative is particularly important for top customers of Maersk who have committed to stringent net-zero targets and seek logistics partners capable of delivering decarbonised solutions. While Maersk will continue its services in key sectors such as renewables, automotive, electronics, textiles, apparel, and chemicals, it also aims to explore opportunities in emerging sectors like pharma, footwear, finished leather goods, and technical textiles. The company plans to develop integrated logistics solutions with a focus on these sectors to enhance their scale and global competitiveness. Tamil Nadu, the third-largest contributor to India's GDP, with aspirations to become the second-largest, presents a robust economic landscape. The state, currently the third-largest exporter from India, aims to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Given this ambitious agenda and the state's conducive business environment, competitive framework, and a pool of young and future-proof talent, Maersk views the partnership with Tamil Nadu as a mutually beneficial opportunity to explore and enable various trade possibilities.

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