OCP Group and Maersk partner for sustainable supply chain innovation

OCP Group, through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) Strategic Business Unit, has signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, to deepen their long-standing collaboration and jointly drive forward innovative, resilient, and sustainable supply chain solutions.

This agreement marks a significant new chapter in the enduring OCP-Maersk partnership, building on years of successful cooperation and shared dedication to logistics excellence. The renewed collaboration is focused on delivering agile, digitalized, and environmentally responsible logistics strategies that will support OCP’s global expansion, especially through its SPS business unit.

The scope of the MoU covers ocean and inland transportation, logistics services, digital supply chain management, education and training initiatives, as well as ambitious sustainability efforts aimed at creating a more efficient and eco-friendly global supply network.

"This groundbreaking agreement is designed to forge a world-class, resilient, and robust supply chain, capable of withstanding uncertainties in an ever-changing world. It aligns with the strategic ambitions of OCP’s global business operations, particularly fostering the growth of specialty product solutions in international markets."

- Anass HASSAINATE, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, SPS SBU at OCP Group

Key Areas of Collaboration:

1. Ocean and Logistics Services: Strengthening ocean freight capabilities, expanding reach to new markets, and developing flexible global storage and distribution networks—both within Morocco and across international transit hubs.
2. Supply Chain Innovation: Advancing the digital transformation of supply chain operations and adopting best-in-class practices, with a particular focus on supporting the global growth of OCP’s specialty business lines.
3. Education & Research: Collaborating with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to launch academic and training programs that promote knowledge in logistics, supply chain management, and sustainability.
4. Sustainability: A central pillar of the MoU, the partnership will focus on decarbonizing logistics operations, exploring sustainable fuel alternatives, and implementing energy-efficient solutions. Both OCP Group and Maersk reaffirm their joint commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.

"We are very pleased to see that our partners at OCP Group share our commitment to innovation and making supply chains more resilient and future-proof. Through our joint initiatives in the area of research and education, we also aim to increase the competencies in logistics and supply chain among the next generation of professionals in Morocco – one of our key markets in the Mediterranean."

- Emilio De La Cruz, South West Europe and Maghreb Area Managing Director at A.P. Moller – Maersk