Maersk issued a statement on the shipment of weapons to Israel
In response to recent news that Maersk shipped weapons to Israel, and some people held demonstrations at Maersk's Copenhagen headquarters, Maersk recently issued a statement on the Transport of military-related goods on its official website.
Maersk stressed that it was implementing higher standards of due diligence in conflict zones such as Israel and Gaza. As the conflict escalated, the company also strengthened its cargo review and acceptance procedures and implemented additional compliance measures.
The statement also noted that as a global company, Maersk serves a wide range of customers, including businesses, institutions and governments. Through its US subsidiary Maersk Line,Limited (MLL), it participates in the US Maritime Security Program and has a contract of carriage with the US government. These contracts include the delivery of goods to more than 180 countries, as well as the delivery of civilian and military-related materials to Israel, and the implementation of uniform standards globally.
According to Maersk, there have always been comprehensive and clear restrictions on the shipments of MLL goods to Israel. The U.S. Maritime Security Program prohibits the transportation of classified or sensitive cargo, including weapons and ammunition, unless the shipping enterprise submits a transportation plan and receives approval from the U.S. government.
"MLL has never submitted a similar transportation plan, indicating that MLL has never transported classified or sensitive cargo through the U.S. Maritime Security Program." Maersk made it clear.
Maersk also responded in a statement, saying: "Some radical groups use the tactic of fabricating the actions or views of their opponents to gain public attention and promote their own demands by distorting facts." It is regrettable that we are experiencing this kind of vandalism and aggressive activity against our premises and employees, but this does not change our stance or our business activities guided by international business norms."
Maersk finally stressed that as a global logistics provider, Maersk is aware of its responsibilities, especially when operating in conflict zones, and the need to strengthen the internationally recognized principles of responsible business. Maersk will continue to act on the basis of the agreed principles and laws and regulations.
The company said it looks forward to progress in the peace process and is convinced that the only way forward is through political negotiations, and that the responsibility lies with international institutions, governments and political leaders.
Maersk stressed that it was implementing higher standards of due diligence in conflict zones such as Israel and Gaza. As the conflict escalated, the company also strengthened its cargo review and acceptance procedures and implemented additional compliance measures.
The statement also noted that as a global company, Maersk serves a wide range of customers, including businesses, institutions and governments. Through its US subsidiary Maersk Line,Limited (MLL), it participates in the US Maritime Security Program and has a contract of carriage with the US government. These contracts include the delivery of goods to more than 180 countries, as well as the delivery of civilian and military-related materials to Israel, and the implementation of uniform standards globally.
According to Maersk, there have always been comprehensive and clear restrictions on the shipments of MLL goods to Israel. The U.S. Maritime Security Program prohibits the transportation of classified or sensitive cargo, including weapons and ammunition, unless the shipping enterprise submits a transportation plan and receives approval from the U.S. government.
"MLL has never submitted a similar transportation plan, indicating that MLL has never transported classified or sensitive cargo through the U.S. Maritime Security Program." Maersk made it clear.
Maersk also responded in a statement, saying: "Some radical groups use the tactic of fabricating the actions or views of their opponents to gain public attention and promote their own demands by distorting facts." It is regrettable that we are experiencing this kind of vandalism and aggressive activity against our premises and employees, but this does not change our stance or our business activities guided by international business norms."
Maersk finally stressed that as a global logistics provider, Maersk is aware of its responsibilities, especially when operating in conflict zones, and the need to strengthen the internationally recognized principles of responsible business. Maersk will continue to act on the basis of the agreed principles and laws and regulations.
The company said it looks forward to progress in the peace process and is convinced that the only way forward is through political negotiations, and that the responsibility lies with international institutions, governments and political leaders.
