Decarbonising logistics and services

Why inland decarbonisation matters

The rapidly growing need for end-to-end logistics solutions and heightened expectations for sustainable supply chains are driving demand for more road, rail, warehouse and air decarbonisation solutions. These are reflected in our commitments to increase our adoption of renewable electricity and/or green energy in these operations.

Our ambition

We will take leadership in the transformation of the transport and logistics sector to climate neutral operations.

Highlights in 2024

Expansion of EV-powered fleet

We built on 2023’s launch of EV-powered truck operations with partners in Spain, China, Sweden, Denmark, UK, and in 2024 added Thailand and Brazil, with more in development.

BREEAM Excellent certified warehouse

Maersk opened a BREEAM Excellent certified warehouse in Taulov Dry Port, Denmark. The warehouse has zero direct emissions from operations and all indoor and outdoor equipment is electrified

Priorities and actions

Our customers’ increasing requirements for end-to-end logistics solutions, and the need for sustainable supply chains, make our Logistics & Services value chain emissions a priority. Our actions in this area focus on inland transportation, contract logistics and cold chains, and air freight.

Inland transportation (truck, rail, barge)

To achieve climate neutral landside transportation solutions by 2040, we are prioritising efficiency measures and promoting a shift to lower emissions transport modes like rail and barge. We are also advance clean fuel alternatives and electrification in heavy-duty trucking and have started piloting biofuels and battery-electric trucks in collaboration with our customers.

Contract logistics and cold chains

We are combining technologies, including energy optimisation for buildings and operations, and clean fuels for equipment, heating and infrastructure, as well as cold chain refrigeration coolants with lower environmental impact. New sites will be built to serve a low or zero-carbon business, aspiring to LEED 'Platinum', BREEAM 'Excellent' or equivalent accreditation.

Featured highlights and case stories

Decarbonising landside logistics

The majority of Maersk’s landside logistics services are delivered through third party partnerships with trucking companies across our operational footprint. Therefore, our ability to decarbonise landside logistics depends on their willingness and ability to invest in replacing fossil fuel powered road vehicles such as heavy and light delivery trucks with EVs. It also depends on local energy providers and infrastructure to ensure sufficient power grid capacity, reliability and charging station availability.

Maersk’s ECO Delivery Inland product is our main offering for truck, rail and barge logistics decarbonisation, together with the Emissions Studio product which offers increased visibility over transportation emissions. Improving ECO Delivery Inland availability and scalability are key focus areas for 2025, as both are key customer value drivers.

Performance Team_Eletric truck getting charged

Maersk opens a BREEAM Excellence certified warehouse in Denmark

In June 2024, Maersk opened a BREEAM Excellent certified warehouse in Taulov Dry Port, Denmark. The warehouse has zero direct emissions from operations and all indoor and outdoor equipment is electrified. Certified buildings and electrification of equipment in our warehouses are important levers to Maersk and part of our Green Finance Framework, which also saw allocation to green bonds issued earlier in 2024.

Annual Report 2024

For the first time, we are reporting on our sustainability performance as an integrated part of Maersk's Annual Report. See the report for more information on progress towards environmental, social and governance commitments.

Annual Report 2024