A.P. Moller - Maersk supports flood relief efforts in Pakistan.

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has been unwavering in its dedication to supporting the communities where it operates by contributing assets, expertise, and capable talent for pro-bono projects, especially when it is needed the most. The record monsoon rains that impacted Pakistan this mid-year swept away infrastructure, inundated large areas of land and displaced and affected millions of people.

"Living our purpose of improving life for all by integrating the world, our relentless commitment to our community is paramount in everything we do. For years, we have partnered with reputable humanitarian organisations to support their relief efforts in Pakistan by providing our end-to-end logistics services and products to mobilise and accelerate the transportation of aid relief. During the floods, we activated projects with HANDS, the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and UNICEF, providing urgent aid to the most affected areas in the country", said Hasan Faraz, Managing Director, Maersk Pakistan.

During the early stages of the floods, sourcing local products from the larger cities of Pakistan and moving them to severely affected remote communities was one of the most immediate ways to provide urgent care to the victims. Maersk Pakistan teamed with HANDS, one of the largest non-profit organisations in Pakistan that specialises in disaster...

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