Syngenta and Maersk extend partnership in more sustainable and innovative supply chain solutions

Syngenta Crop Protection, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Maersk, a prominent logistics integrator, have announced a five-year extension of their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership. This renewed collaboration highlights both companies’ dedication to responsible logistics through ongoing supply chain optimization and innovation.

As a 4PL provider, Maersk goes beyond traditional third-party logistics by overseeing resources, technology, infrastructure, and other logistics providers to create customized supply chain solutions. This approach is a core part of Maersk’s Logistics & Services offerings, supporting its strategy to deliver comprehensive supply chain management solutions from the factory to the final destination.

A central aspect of this collaboration is a shared commitment to sustainable logistics, with both Syngenta and Maersk focused on lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the supply chain. Maersk has set an ambitious goal to reach net zero GHG emissions across its operations by 2040, while Syngenta is intensifying its decarbonization efforts and establishing clear sustainability targets. The partnership emphasizes regular emissions reporting and continuous discussions on sustainability achievements as key performance indicators for both companies.

Throughout the past eight years, Syngenta and Maersk have effectively managed significant disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic and the Red Sea crisis, by building substantial resilience into their operations. This partnership has also enabled both companies to identify and implement strategies to reduce GHG emissions within Syngenta’s supply chain.

"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Maersk, a company that shares our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Syngenta and Maersk have a strong alignment in prioritizing sustainability and driving innovation. Our partnership has proven its value, and we look forward to achieving new milestones together by continuing to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions that optimize our supply chains, leveraging digital logistics and artificial intelligence."

- Mike Hollands, Global Head of Production & Supply at Syngenta Crop Protection

"The journey we are on together with Syngenta underpins Maersk’s position as an integrated logistics provider. We thrive by the success of our customers and contribute to this by developing solutions that optimise and simplify their supply chains. We are always looking to innovate on behalf of our customers and add further value to their business."

- Dimitris Armenakis, Global Head of Managed by Maersk Product