Danish logistics firm Maersk experiments with electric delivery trucks for their clients in Denmark
Grundfos, a leading pump manufacturer, and Maersk, a global logistics company, have taken a significant step towards reducing their carbon footprint. The Danish company Grundfos is now transporting all its ocean freight using low-emission fuels, thanks to Maersk's ECO Delivery Ocean product.
This collaboration between Grundfos and Maersk is not new. For several years, they have been working together to drive down emissions in Grundfos' supply chain. In 2020, Grundfos became one of Maersk's first customers to ship seaborne containers with low-emission fuels. Today, this partnership covers 100% of Grundfos' ocean freight under Maersk's care.
Maersk's ECO Delivery Ocean product involves the use of a mix of alternative marine fuels such as waste-based biodiesel and bio-methanol. These fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil marine bunker oil, according to Maersk.
The city of Aarhus in Denmark is also set to benefit from this eco-friendly initiative. Maersk and Grundfos plan to supply the city with electric trucks to reduce container shipping. This move is part of a larger goal to reduce emissions, not just in pre-carriage of containers, but also in the last mile to their plants or warehouse sites.
Maersk's ambitions extend beyond just this collaboration. The company aims to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from all modes of transport and its logistics centres worldwide by 2030, with a target of net zero by 2040.
If you're interested in learning more about sustainability in supply chains, you might want to attend the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition. This event, co-located with IntraLogisteX and Robotics and Automation, will take place at the NEC Birmingham on 25-26 March 2025. Registration is free and can be done via the provided link.
The Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition aims to provide a focused environment for logistics, supply chain, and sustainability professionals to share ideas, offer solutions, and help each other on their sustainability journeys. It's an excellent opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the fight against climate change.
The implementation of electric vehicles (EV trucks) on Danish roads has been successful, according to Dirk Van Der Heijden, senior director of global logistics at Grundfos. Maersk has already begun transporting goods with an electric truck for Grundfos, and the pilot has been running since October 2024. The direct tailpipe emissions of these electric trucks are eliminated, as they are charged exclusively with renewable electricity.
Moving forward, Maersk plans to ramp up the number of containers in Grundfos' logistics operations transported by electric trucks to 600-800 containers in the future. This expansion is a good case for international application, according to Dirk Van Der Heijden, who emphasized the need for immediate action to combat climate change.
Grundfos and Maersk aim to actively drive the topic of decarbonisation of the supply chain. Their collaboration is a testament to the fact that businesses can work together to make a significant impact on the environment. By choosing low-emission fuels and electric vehicles, they are setting an example for other companies to follow. Both Grundfos and Maersk aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and their partnership is a crucial step towards achieving this goal.
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