Sealand has learned a tremendous amount from the last two years, which have both reshaped the company and reinforced its objectives.
Foremost, we are very proud of how our colleagues have demonstrated their strength, resilience, and agility.
Our way of working has “changed for good” — i.e., both for the foreseeable future and for the better. While the industry looks forward to one day resuming face-to-face interactions, logistics providers will continue to rely on virtual interactions. The ability to work from anywhere is something that employees value and, when balanced with face-to-face strategic and culture-building initiatives, will provide a better experience for staff and, in turn, for customers as well.
The industry also learned it needs greater resilience throughout the global supply chain. Transportation providers must invest in the digital and physical solutions necessary to handle shocks to the system, as well as new opportunities for shipper customers that arise in their business. There will still be headwinds in future, and we must provide greater visibility and actionability for the unexpected challenges that will impact global logistics supply chains.
Some of these challenges and headwinds may well come from environmental initiatives. The latest scientific assessments leave no doubt that the world must embark on an all-encompassing transformation away from reliance on fossil fuels.
The logistics industry is an important contributor to global emissions and must eliminate emissions from the supply chain to eliminate the risk of climate change. Sealand is proud to be part of Maersk, and that the group has made decarbonization a strategic imperative for the company and the industry at large.
Ultimately, through the pandemic we are reminded that our customers are all individuals and are all part of communities, individuals and communities that have ups and downs like anyone else, and whose logistics needs and goals we are uniquely positioned to support as a true partner.