Maersk announced the transformation of one of its warehouses at its container freight station (CFS) in Ponneri, Chennai, into a women-operated facility, coinciding with the station’s 15th-anniversary celebrations.
The move will see one complete shift operated entirely by women employees, marking a significant step forward in Maersk’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, says an official release. “It aligns firmly with India’s ambition to create equal employment opportunities for women, even in sectors that have been traditionally male-dominated.”
The 125,000-square-foot warehouse facility will now employ women across all operational functions, including loading/unloading, picking, surveying, security, housekeeping, administration and forklift operations, the release added.
“This transformation isn’t just about changing our operations; it’s about challenging the status quo and setting new standards in the logistics industry,” says Christopher Cook, Managing Director, Maersk South Asia. “Following the remarkable success of our first
women-operated warehouse in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, 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.”