Maersk says it is proud to have Inditex among its first customers to assign 100% of their Maersk ocean inbound cargo to its Eco Delivery product, which ensures a significant reduction of GHG emissions thanks to green fuels. Credit: Shutterstock.

Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is working with Maersk to become one of its first customers to incorporate alternative fuels in all its inbound routes with the carrier.

Maersk is replacing fossil fuels on its ships with green fuels like green methanol or second generation biodiesel based on waste feedstocks as part of its Eco Delivery Ocean programme.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The logistics firm explains this is expected to deliver an estimated reduction of more than 80% in GHG emissions compared to conventional sources.

Maersk’s Eco Delivery product gives customers the chance to handle transport completely with certified green fuels for a fixed cost. The greenhouse gas savings are confirmed to customers with an externally verified certificate and these transports will be exempted from EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) charges by Maersk in the future.

Managing director of Maersk’s Area South West Europe Emilio De La Cruz explains: “A lot of customers are asking us for a solution to reduce their Scope 3 emissions, and the first customers are buying this premium solution for their whole cargo under Maersk Bill of Lading now. We are happy to serve this demand with Eco Delivery on an instant basis.”

Inditex head of import, export and transport Abel Lopez comments: “This collaboration is a great example of how boosting innovative solutions with dedicated partners is key to fight climate change. Through this joint initiative with Maersk, we are making significant strides in reducing emissions associated with our sea freight. This project aligns with our goal to reach net zero emissions in 2040 and contributes to scale alternative fuels with a significant reduced carbon footprint.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

De la Cruz adds: “We know Inditex is a very responsibly and sustainably thinking partner and customer and going all the way on their ocean cargo is good news for the environment and climate.”

Maersk hopes to become a net zero company across all business areas by 2040. Inditex is also boosting multimodal transport and is collaborating in Maersk’s new rail solution pilot, RENFE and Cepsa in the South of Spain which was launched in the summer.

Maersk says these close collaborations are essential in order to deliver on its ambitious and mutual decarbonisation goals.

In August four containers from fashion conglomerate Bestseller undertook Maersk’s maiden Eco Delivery voyage, which was the first-methanol-powered container vessel with the brand saying at the time initiatives such as these are helping drive forward its circular ambition.