- Swire Shipping has joined the Achilles Maritime Network, bringing its fleet of 27 owned container and multipurpose vessels into a global initiative promoting responsible and transparent supply chains.
- The partnership expands the network’s reach to over 2,200 vessels, enhancing collaboration on sustainability, supplier engagement, and compliance.
- Both companies aim to strengthen procurement efficiency, increase transparency, and align with evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations.
Achilles, a leader in supply chain risk management, has formalised a partnership with Swire Shipping, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading shipping operators. This agreement increases the number of vessels in the Achilles Maritime Network to more than 2,200, signalling growing industry adoption of sustainable business practices. Swire’s operations include 12 liner services connecting over 400 ports worldwide, transporting containerised, project, heavy lift, breakbulk, and mini-bulk cargoes.
Commitment to Transparency and Sustainability
With suppliers across the Asia-Pacific, including emerging maritime regions, Swire Shipping recognises the importance of supplier engagement in building transparent and responsible supply chains. The company seeks partners who not only comply with regulations but also embrace higher ethical and sustainability standards. By joining Achilles, Swire gains access to a prequalified supplier database, enabling its procurement and sustainability teams to strengthen reporting and compliance efforts.
Leadership Perspectives
Julia Ivanova, Head of Procurement at Swire Shipping, emphasised the company’s dedication to integrity, accountability, and efficiency in procurement, highlighting the benefits of increased transparency in both internal and external reporting.
Craig Rodgerson, CEO of Achilles, welcomed Swire to the network, noting that the collaboration reflects a growing trend of companies prioritising integrity and sustainability to meet rising expectations from customers, investors, employees, and regulators.
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Source: Achilles Information
