In a move that signals a deepening of their long-term cooperation, Morocco’s OCP Group, through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) unit, has signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with logistics heavyweight Maersk. The agreement aims to reshape how both firms manage complex global supply chains—placing sustainability, digitalization, and resilience at the core.
The deal isn’t just about moving freight. It’s about building a forward-looking, digitally connected, and environmentally conscious logistics framework that serves OCP’s ambitions to expand its specialty phosphate products globally.
So what’s in the fine print?
At its core, the agreement strengthens collaboration across four strategic areas: transport logistics, supply chain innovation, education, and sustainability.
From a logistics perspective, Maersk will bolster ocean and inland freight capacity for OCP, expand to new global destinations, and scale up storage and distribution hubs—especially in Morocco, where OCP’s operations are deeply rooted. This isn’t just about shifting more containers; it’s about building flexibility into an increasingly unpredictable world.
“Through our joint initiatives in research and education, we aim to increase the competencies in logistics and supply chain among the next generation of professionals in Morocco—one of our key markets,” said Emilio De La Cruz, Maersk’s Area Managing Director for South West Europe and Maghreb.
Innovation sits high on the agenda too. The agreement outlines plans to digitalize the entire supply chain operation, integrating best-in-class practices to boost visibility, traceability, and operational agility. The SPS unit, launched in 2022, plays a central role here—driving OCP’s push into industries like e-mobility and sustainable energy through phosphate specialties.
The two partners are also betting big on talent development. A joint initiative with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) will kick off academic and vocational training programs focused on logistics, sustainability, and digital transformation. It’s a clear signal that both companies see education not just as CSR, but as strategic infrastructure.
And then there’s sustainability—the backbone of the entire agreement.
Both OCP and Maersk are working toward net zero emissions by 2040. The MoU includes efforts to evaluate low-carbon fuels, adopt energy-efficient logistics, and design green corridors to decarbonize operations end-to-end. OCP, already running on 100% non-conventional water since early 2025, aims to reach full clean energy use by 2027 and carbon neutrality by 2040, including hard-to-tackle Scope 3 emissions.
As for Maersk, the firm is backing its goals with new vessel technologies and a full decarbonization roadmap across its global operations.
This partnership, though not new, marks a turning point. It’s not just about moving materials—it’s about aligning business growth with long-term planetary priorities, and doing it in a way that empowers local economies, modernizes operations, and develops future talent.
While many MoUs stay on paper, this one comes with tangible targets, multi-sector impact, and a clear sense of urgency. And in today’s freight landscape—where volatility is the only constant—that kind of alignment might be the most valuable cargo of all.
