This latest addition to the collaborative industry initiative brings the total number of vessels in the program to over 2,200 as maritime players continue to engage with sustainable and responsible business practices.

The agreement covers the operations of Swire Shipping’s 27 owned container and multipurpose vessels operating 12 liner services connecting over 400 ports via an extensive network of services in the Asia-Pacific and globally. Its fleet provides a wide range of customer solutions for containerized, project, heavy lift, breakbulk, and mini-bulk cargoes.

With suppliers based across Asia-Pacific including some emerging maritime regions, Swire recognizes the benefits that accrue from supplier engagement in building transparency. Its procurement function and sustainability team will benefit directly from the Achilles database of prequalified suppliers.

Swire seeks to work with suppliers who not only comply with laws and regulations but go beyond the standards expected of an industry leader. The company prioritizes working with suppliers who share its commitment to honesty and integrity and who seek to integrate principles of sustainability into all areas of their business.

Julia Ivanova, Head of Procurement at Swire Shipping, said: “At Swire Shipping, we strongly believe in the imperative of acting with integrity and accountability to achieve our long-term objectives. The opportunity to make the procurement process more efficient while increasing transparency helps us to demonstrate our credentials in internal and external reporting.”

Craig Rodgerson, CEO of Achilles, said: “We are delighted to welcome Swire Shipping as a partner within the Achilles Maritime Network and look forward to supporting them with the tools, insights, and support they need to meet the requirements from customers, investors, employees, and broader society and an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. The addition of Swire Shipping is a clear demonstration of how much the network is growing beyond the first movers to more companies who value integrity and sustainability in their supply chains.”