The World Tour begins

11 三月 2021

Loading of Maersk rainbow containers at Pier 400. — Maersk’s rainbow containers will begin their journey across the world as they shine a light on the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity all year round.

In July 2020, two fully functional Maersk containers were skillfully painted with a rainbow to join Maersk’s fleet. On March 11, 2021, they will embark on their World Tour.

First part of the journey for the 40 and 20-foot rainbow containers will be aboard the Maersk Edmonton from APM Terminals Pier 400 in Los Angeles to Yokohama and stopping at several locations across Asia, Europe and finishing their tour in Denmark for Copenhagen Pride 2021.

Video Capture from The World Tour - A.P. Moller - Maersk — Maersk’s Rainbow Containers World Tour.

Maersk employees at Pier 400, APM Terminals, raising their hand in support of #ChoosetoChallenge on International Women's Day — A.P. Moller Maersk employees at Pier 400, APM Terminals, raising their hand in support of #ChoosetoChallenge campaign on International Women’s Day.

During their World Tour, the containers will be available to A.P. Moller Maersk employees during strategic points in its journey for them to sign. Already APM Terminals and Maersk employees in Los Angeles, have started this signage tradition.

The rainbow containers will have a few more stops where employees will get this opportunity to see and sign the units before their arrival in Copenhagen.

We are really excited that our rainbow containers have now started their way around the world. While the outside of these containers represent the company’s stand on diversity and inclusion, the inside of the containers will represent our Employees’ personal commitment.

Rachel Osikoya

Head of Diversity & Inclusion, A.P. Moller - Maersk

A.P. Moller Maersk employee at Pier 400, APM Terminals, signing container. — A.P. Moller Maersk employee at Pier 400, APM Terminals, signing a container in support of #ChoosetoChallenge campaign on International Women’s Day.

When asked of his involvement in the making of these two containers and coming up with the idea, Rob Townley, Regional Head of Special Project for Maersk, mentioned “When we initially thought of this idea, it was during a time we launched our Maersk for Inclusion Excellence groups in the North America region – a group of 100 employees joined by their passion and commitment to lift diversity and inclusion within our company. Then and now, these containers somewhere along their journey will be a reminder to those who feel different or like they don’t belong that they are not alone, and someone, somewhere, is standing with them and accepts them regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.”

An investment beyond a symbol

Maersk’s rainbow containers have served as a symbol of inclusion and diversity, boldly sharing with the world the company’s stand on creating a culture where all employees, partners, and customers feel welcomed and can be themselves without judgment.

They not only serve as a symbol for the company, but they have also been involved in important humanitarian work, including the delivery of relief cargo to hurricane survivors in the United States just this past year. Maersk’s clients are also showing interest in the use of these rainbow containers to move their goods around the world.

Spot the Containers and share on social media

Throughout their voyage, if you are lucky to see one of these rainbow containers, take a picture and share on social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook using the #InclusionAllTheWay. It will sure be a sight you will never forget!

Additional Resources:

- If you are a Maersk customer and are interested in moving your goods in these rainbow container, please contact Robin Townley at robin.townley@maersk.com
- Read more about our commitments on Diversity & Inclusion in our 2020 Sustainability Report.

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