MSC hosts sustainability tour for customers in Antwerp
Senior sustainability, procurement and supply chain leaders from 12 multinational companies joined MSC in Antwerp, Belgium, last week for a two-day customer sustainability experience. The event provided a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the practical actions MSC is taking to enable sustainable supply chains and support clients with their ‘scope 3’ (indirect) emissions and broader climate ambitions. During tours of key operational sites, customers were fascinated by the breadth of MSC’s sustainability initiatives that are deeply embedded in core operations and delivering tangible results. They also showed a keen interest in how MSC is working with suppliers and partners to ensure end-to-end sustainability along the length of supply chains, sparking new conversations for deeper collaboration and partnership.
MSC’s maritime decarbonisation efforts focus on fleet, fuels and frameworks. For example, MSC is modernising its fleet, welcoming over 150 new dual-fuel LNG-capable vessels, and improving energy efficiency on existing vessels.
On fuels, MSC offers customers its lower-emission Biofuel Solution and is partnering with energy providers and technology developers to scale up net-zero alternatives.
On frameworks, MSC is supporting the development of the ‘infrastructure’ needed to deliver net zero shipping and logistics. This involves a wide range of initiatives such as collaborating with energy suppliers to scale-up availability of new fuels, training seafarers to safely operate new generation vessels, and engaging with policy makers to create an enabling regulatory environment.
Across its non-maritime operations, initiatives include reducing direct emissions from terminals, focusing on intermodality and increasing route efficiency.
“Sustainability is a business imperative that we are greatly passionate about and which is deeply embedded in our operations,” said Claudio Bozzo, Chief Operating Officer, MSC. “I’m proud to show our customers our sustainability actions so they can really understand our commitment to delivering impact and openness to greater collaboration.”
As one of Europe’s largest seaports, Antwerp is a key hub for MSC’s sustainable logistics operations, offering a full view of the supply chain – from terminal operations to inland transport – providing the perfect location to share MSC’s sustainability journey.
During the two-day experience, customers were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour and live demonstrations across key operational sites to see MSC’s initiatives first-hand. Specifically:
- At the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET - pictured), customers saw electric yard equipment in operation and learned about MSC’s investments in dual-fuel vessels that can accommodate alternative fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- At the MEDREPAIR container maintenance and repair plant, containers were shown being repaired and refurbished to extend their lifespan and minimize waste.
- MEDWAY was highlighted for its investment in electric locomotives to enhance energy efficiency across its inland logistics operations.
- Customers were also able to follow the maintenance and retrofitting of vessels at our drydock facility EDR Antwerp shipyard.
“The level of customer interest reflected the importance they place in their logistics providers supporting their climate ambitions,” said Dimitri Ruggiero, Vice President Global Accounts, MSC. “The event provided an eye-opening opportunity to see the strength of MSC’s responsible actions and sparked a number of discussions for areas of collaboration.”
MSC says it remains committed to building sustainable supply chains and will continue to engage and collaborate with customers and partners on these shared goals.