A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced that Flying Tiger Copenhagen will transport its entire ocean freight transport volume under Maersk care with the ECO Delivery solution from 2024 onwards to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from ocean logistics.
With ECO Delivery, Maersk customers can handle ocean transports completely with certified green fuels like second generation biofuel based on waste feedstocks. These fuels are replacing conventional fossil fuels on container vessels in Maersk’s fleet.
The emissions of these seaborne transports are being reduced by over 80% on a lifecycle basis compared to the usage of conventional fossil fuels, according to Maersk.
“We want to be the frontrunners in the green transition of the retail industry and do our part to pass on a better globe to future generations. We want to offer affordable products which are good for the environment and ultimately end dependency on virgin fossil materials and fuels. With ECO Delivery, we have found an efficient solution for avoiding emissions from our maritime logistics and are pleased to have a like-minded partner at our side here in Maersk,” commented Martin Jermiin, CEO of Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Maersk have a close, long-standing partnership in logistics.
Founded in 1995, Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers all sorts of living products and accessories in more than 900 stores across 27 countries as well as an international online shop. Maersk supports the company on this global growth path by operating the entire supply chain management for Flying Tiger Copenhagen, including customs services, inland transport, warehousing and the end consumer fulfillment of e-commerce.
“It’s great to see retail companies like Flying Tiger Copenhagen being among the pioneers and largest users of our ECO Delivery Ocean solution to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint from their logistics activities, and it’s an even greater pleasure to see such a close partner as Flying Tiger Copenhagen joining the growing group of Maersk customers transporting 100% of their ocean cargo with Maersk under ECO Delivery,” stated Stig Kirkegaard, Nordic Area Head of Sales at Maersk.
ECO Delivery Ocean transports will be exempted by Maersk from EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) charges. Furthermore, customers benefit from fixed prices for the green fuels. ECO Delivery will also become available for airfreight cargo as well as landside transports in certain areas, noted the Danish ocean carrier in its announcement.
