Maersk to participate in UN humanitarian efforts
The A.P. Moller (Maersk Group) has joined a group of companies, Logistics Emergency Teams, participating in humanitarian actions under the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Company's press release said.
The Logistics Emergency Teams (LETs) consist of four of the world’s leading logistics and transport companies and supports the WFP and the humanitarian community during disaster relief efforts by providing access to a global network of transportation and logistics expertise. As the newest member of the LETs, Maersk joins Agility, UPS and TNT Express.
Maersk brings to the team a global ocean transportation network which includes the world’s largest container shipping fleet and more than 50 terminals across the world. In addition, Maersk has extensive experience and presence in Africa.
Helene Regnell, Head of Corporate Responsibility in Maersk Line says: “Our vessels call ports all over the world, and we are present in more then 130 countries. So when it comes to disaster relief, we are never far away. The LETs enable us to further leverage our local knowledge and global capabilities and ensure that our disaster relief efforts are coordinated and aligned for maximum impact.”
Humanitarian disasters impact different parts of the world every year. Getting the right people, food and supplies to the affected area as quickly as possible is crucial.
Through the LETs, Maersk is supporting the Logistics Cluster, a platform led by the WFP that coordinates and supports the logistics operations of emergency relief organisations during major disasters.
The Logistics Emergency Teams (LETs) consist of four of the world’s leading logistics and transport companies and supports the WFP and the humanitarian community during disaster relief efforts by providing access to a global network of transportation and logistics expertise. As the newest member of the LETs, Maersk joins Agility, UPS and TNT Express.
Maersk brings to the team a global ocean transportation network which includes the world’s largest container shipping fleet and more than 50 terminals across the world. In addition, Maersk has extensive experience and presence in Africa.
Helene Regnell, Head of Corporate Responsibility in Maersk Line says: “Our vessels call ports all over the world, and we are present in more then 130 countries. So when it comes to disaster relief, we are never far away. The LETs enable us to further leverage our local knowledge and global capabilities and ensure that our disaster relief efforts are coordinated and aligned for maximum impact.”
Humanitarian disasters impact different parts of the world every year. Getting the right people, food and supplies to the affected area as quickly as possible is crucial.
Through the LETs, Maersk is supporting the Logistics Cluster, a platform led by the WFP that coordinates and supports the logistics operations of emergency relief organisations during major disasters.