Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in new energy innovative technologies, and A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), an integrated logistics company, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance decarbonisation across global supply chains and further strengthen CATL's global logistics.

The signing ceremony, held on 9 October in Hong Kong, was attended by senior executives from both companies. The MoU was signed by Morten Bo Christiansen, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Energy Transition of A. P. Moller - Maersk, and Akin Li, Executive President of Overseas Car Business of CATL, and was witnessed by Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of A.P. Moller - Maersk, and Libin Tan, Chief Customer Officer, Co-President of Sales & Marketing of CATL, along with other senior leaders and representatives from both organisations.

Supporting CATL's Global Ambitions Through End-to-End Logistics

The MoU builds on the five-year collaboration between Maersk and CATL, across ocean transportation, intermodal and other logistics solutions. Under this new agreement, Maersk will serve as CATL's preferred global logistics partner, delivering integrated services including ocean freight, air freight, project logistics, and warehousing. 

The two parties will also explore effective and scalable models to help CATL maintain supply chain resilience in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Tailored solutions will be developed to meet the specific needs of diverse markets. These joint efforts aim to drive operational excellence across CATL's supply chains and support its international growth ambitions.

Accelerating the Transition to Lower Greenhouse Gas Logistics

Maersk and CATL will also collaborate to electrify key nodes across the supply chain by leveraging CATL's advanced battery technologies. This includes exploring the electrification of container shipping and the port ecosystem, inland transportation and warehousing. These initiatives will be supported by electric system design, energy management, and end-of-life battery recycling solutions. Under this agreement, CATL will be regarded as a preferred battery technology partner to support Maersk's decarbonisation roadmap.

Maersk has an ambitious target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire business by 2040. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a shared goal among many companies, this partnership will contribute to the transition by co-developing scalable electrification solutions that support a lower emissions future for the logistics industry. 

Morten Bo Christiansen, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Energy Transition, A. P. Moller Maersk, said:"The collaboration between Maersk and CATL has continued to expand and evolve. We're pleased to enter this new phase of partnership, combining CATL's cutting-edge battery technologies with our integrated logistics capabilities to redefine what's possible in logistics. This partnership presents a powerful opportunity to accelerate the decarbonisation of global logistics - not only for Maersk, but also for our customers and the broader industry."

CATL is committed to becoming a zero-carbon technology company, focusing on three strategic business areas including transportation electrification, industrial decarbonisation, and zero-carbon grid. CATL plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its core operations by 2025 and across the battery supply chain by 2035.

"As a global giant of integrated logistics, A.P. Moller - Maersk, just like CATL, is committed to promoting energy transition and achieving a net-zero emissions future," said Libin Tan, Chief Customer Officer, Co-President of Sales & Marketing of CATL." At this new stage of development, both parties aim to deepen collaboration in shipping, end-to-end supply chain, digitalisation, and new energy applications, working together to accelerate decarbonisation in the global logistics industry."

Leveraging Maersk's global logistics network and CATL's industry-leading energy technologies, the two companies aim to jointly develop scalable electrification solutions, setting a new benchmark for decarbonising logistics and accelerating the industry's energy transition.