Disruptions to production and global transport networks have cast large spotlights on two areas for us: (i) the fragility of global supply chains and (ii) the valuable contribution of individuals that are on the front line of our global logistics activities.
Logistics solutions have been an area of underinvestment in many companies and countries — both infrastructure and digitization. As a result, we see struggles with unnecessary, often inherited complexity that bogs down global supply chains and erodes value, magnified in times of crisis. It is our goal to work with our customers and vendors developing solutions that leverage technology and people so that our supply chains are more robust, visible, actionable, and reliable for whatever is the next global or regional challenge we will face.
We are inspired by the resilience of individuals that have lifted our logistics challenges through several crises over the last three years. Whether the crew on board vessels or our colleagues working in ports, rail yards, trucking companies, warehouses, and fulfillment centers around the world — we have renewed appreciation for the work done to support the supply chains that feed our industries and communities. At Maersk and Sealand, we will invest in people to support our solutions and customers’ supply chains as they grow in sophistication and actionability. Through it all we are reminded that what gets us up in the morning is that our efforts are focused on making the world a better place — improving life for all by integrating the world and doing so in a sustainable manner.