Guangzhou Port Group and Maersk have signed a port-shipping Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is designed to expand in-depth cooperation centering on the Nansha International Shipping and Logistics Hub, and further upgrade the construction of Guangzhou’s international shipping hub as well as the world-class port cluster within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Under the terms of the MoU, both enterprises will give full play to their complementary resource advantages, expand multi-dimensional port and shipping cooperation, and co-develop high-value and cost-effective integrated logistics solutions for global clients. The partnership is expected to provide strong impetus for the high-quality upgrading of Guangzhou’s port and shipping industry.
Keith Svendsen, Executive Vice President of Maersk, stated that Maersk highly values its long-term strategic partnership with Guangzhou Port Group. Based on existing cooperation outcomes, the two parties will further strengthen communication and collaboration in business linkage, emerging market expansion and intelligent port & shipping construction.
According to Svendsen, Nansha Port enjoys superior geographic location, solid industrial foundation and enormous development potential, making it well-positioned to grow into a core international container hub port across the Asia-Pacific region. Moving forward, Maersk will comprehensively improve its service capabilities covering route network optimisation, cargo collection and multimodal transport services at Nansha Port.
Maersk will give priority to arranging container liner calls at Nansha Port. Both sides aim to build an efficient, risk-resistant and eco-friendly global supply chain corridor, taking concrete actions to prove Maersk’s long-term confidence in Guangzhou’s core status as a key international shipping hub.
Huang Bo, Chairman of Guangzhou Port Group, noted that the two sides boast a profound cooperation foundation. The two parties have long optimised port-shipping linkage mechanisms in line with changing market demands.