A new Global Maritime Procurement Council (GMPC) has been formed by procurement leaders from a group of shipping companies to collaborate on supply chain improvement initiatives.
The council’s initial membership includes Axia Maritime, BW LPG, d’Amico Shipping, Fleet Management, Scorpio Ship Management, Synergy Marine Group and Wilhelmsen Ship Management, collectively representing more than 3,000 ships. Further companies are expected to join in the coming weeks.
The group says it will focus on driving change in areas such as global standards, sustainability, data-driven procurement practices, and talent development. Workstreams will be established to involve council members and other invited specialists to develop new practices and standards aimed at improving efficiency.
The founding chairman of the council will be Paolo Magonio, Head of Group Procurement and Services at Scorpio Ship Management.
“We are a group of like-minded procurement professionals that have joined to form a collaborative forum that will share ideas and work together to create innovation, harmonisation, education and transformation in the global maritime sector,” said Mr Magonio.
“Our aim will be to deliver genuine value to ship operating companies and the wider maritime supply chain ecosystem.”
The council will be supported by the International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA), which will provide administration and communication services.
