AP Moller – Maersk has announced it will turn one of its warehouses into a female operated facility.
Located at Maersk’s Container Freight Station in Chennai, India, the move will see one complete shift operated entirely by female employees. The global logistics company says it marks a significant step forward in a commitment to diversity and inclusion, aligning firmly with India’s ambition to create equal employment opportunities for women, even in sectors that have been traditionally male-dominated.
The 12,000-square-metre warehouse will now employ women across all operational functions, including loading/unloading, picking, surveying, security, housekeeping, administration and forklift operations. This initiative will increase women’s representation at the freight station from 3 per cent to 13 per cent of the total workforce.
“This transformation isn’t just about changing our operations, it’s about challenging the status quo and setting new standards in the logistics industry,” said. Maersk South Asia Managing Director, Christopher Cook. “We are confident that this initiative will not only enhance operational excellence but also create meaningful employment opportunities for women in Chennai’s logistics sector.”
The initiative builds on Maersk’s experience from its Dadri facility, which was the first of its kind, entirely operated by women facility and demonstrated improved productivity and operational efficiency.
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