CATL, Maersk Ink Global Pact to Drive Supply Chain Decarbonization

Reported on 9th Oct, 2025, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), a global leader in lithium-ion batteries, and A.P. Moller - Maersk, the world’s top integrated logistics firm, signed a strategic cooperation memorandum in Hong Kong on Oct. 9 to accelerate the low-carbon transformation of global supply chains and enhance CATL’s global logistics efficiency.

The agreement was signed by Li Xiaoning, Executive President of CATL’s Overseas Automotive Business, and Morten Bo Christiansen, Senior Vice President of Maersk and Head of its Global Energy Transition Division. Witnesses included Tan Libin, Chief Customer Officer and Co-President of CATL’s Marketing System, and Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of Maersk’s Board of Directors, alongside key representatives from both companies.

Partnership Focus: Electrifying Transportation and Closing the Loop

As Maersk’s preferred battery technology partner, CATL will collaborate with the shipping giant to electrify critical supply chain links—including container fleets, port operations, inland transport networks, and warehousing facilities. The cooperation will span end-to-end solutions: from power system design and energy management to battery recycling, leveraging CATL’s expertise in advanced battery tech, energy storage, and circular economy practices.

This collaboration aligns with Maersk’s 2030 sustainability target to cut carbon emissions per container shipped by 50% (vs. 2020 levels) and CATL’s goal to decarbonize industrial value chains globally.

Executives Highlight Long-Term Synergy

Tan Libin emphasized the strategic significance of the partnership: “CATL and Maersk share a common commitment to advancing the energy transition and building a net-zero future. This next phase of our collaboration will deepen ties across maritime transport, end-to-end supply chains, digitalization, and new energy applications—all to speed up decarbonization for the global logistics sector.”

Morten Bo Christiansen framed the deal as a turning point for industry innovation: “Our partnership with CATL has evolved into something far more impactful. By combining CATL’s cutting-edge battery technology with Maersk’s global logistics reach, we’re redefining what’s possible in sustainable shipping. This isn’t just about Maersk’s low-carbon goals—it’s about delivering lasting value to our customers and the industry as a whole.”

Building on a 5-Year Track Record

The new pact builds on five years of successful collaboration between CATL and Maersk, which has already covered maritime shipping, multimodal transport, and customized logistics solutions. Amid growing complexity in global trade, the two companies will further develop resilient, scalable supply chain models tailored to regional market needs—strengthening the efficiency and stability of CATL’s global operations.

A Milestone for Cross-Industry Collaboration

The partnership marks a key step for CATL in integrating its new energy capabilities with global logistics, while setting a benchmark for how technology and shipping sectors can join forces to drive decarbonization. For Maersk, it reinforces its position as a leader in sustainable logistics by tapping CATL’s industry-leading battery and recycling technologies.

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