ZEBOX and Jifmar Group announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the decarbonization and optimization of maritime and logistics operations. By joining ZEBOX, Jifmar strengthens its commitment to ecological transition and maritime innovation. This strategic partnership provides Jifmar with access to a unique international ecosystem of startups, experts, and industry leaders. It will enable the company to explore cutting-edge sustainable solutions while mitigating the risks associated with innovation. Jifmar now becomes ZEBOX’s 15th industrial partner.
Partnership Objectives:
- Reduce Jifmar’s carbon footprint through innovative technologies, including ship retrofitting, CO2 capture and recycling solutions, and the development of alternative fuels such as hydrogen.
- Collaborate with ZEBOX startups and engage with its industrial ecosystem to tackle environmental challenges, such as route optimization and the enhancement of sustainable port infrastructures.
- Facilitate the adoption of advanced technologies through a dedicated experimentation framework, integrating carbon reporting tools aligned with international standards and AI-driven solutions to optimize energy efficiency.
“At Jifmar, innovation has always been at the core of how we approach our projects. I am convinced that by collaborating with the ZEBOX accelerator, we are amplifying our innovation momentum. Innovations inspire us and our peers, and I am proud that Jifmar is part of this virtuous cycle—where each breakthrough fuels the next, paving the way for ever more ambitious solutions to shape the maritime world of tomorrow.”
Jean-Michel Berud, Chairman & CEO, Jifmar Group
“By welcoming Jifmar Group into its network of partners, ZEBOX strengthens its mission as an accelerator for sustainable innovations transforming the maritime industry. This strategic partnership will bring concrete solutions to Jifmar’s challenges by accelerating their energy transition and optimizing their operations. By leveraging its network of startups and experts, ZEBOX will support Jifmar in developing and integrating innovations that will shape a more sustainable maritime industry.” Frédéric Guilleux, CEO, ZEBOX
Founded in 2018 by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, ZEBOX is an international innovation accelerator that has become a benchmark in the maritime, logistics, and media industries. Backed by 14 leading global corporations, its mission is to connect the most promising startups with its industrial partners, fostering collaborative innovation. Jifmar is a shipowner operating a fleet of over 65 vessels across all oceans. The company offers its clients a comprehensive maritime organization, from chartering and vessel management to the delivery of complex, tailor-made industrial maritime solutions, combining engineering, maintenance operations, and subsea robotics.
Tags: Jifmar, Maritime, Startups, ZEBOX
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