Procureship strengthens supply chain transparency with Achilles Maritime Network
Abingdon, UK, 31 March 2025: Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, and Procureship, the world’s leading e-procurement platform have agreed a long-term partnership to enhance the ESG capabilities of the shipping industry’s procurement processes.
The latest agreement will bring efficiencies to the supply chain assessment and purchasing process for Procureship members. Procureship provides streamlined purchasing for more than 100 fleet owners and operators, including BW LNG, Angelicoussis Group, Oldendorff Carriers, Starbulk Group, TB Marine and Technomar. By leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning tools, and a unique supplier recommendation engine, Procureship simplifies the procurement process between buyers and suppliers.
The Achilles Maritime Network provides a platform for shipowners and managers to collaborate, reduce risks, and enhance supply chain visibility while lowering costs and administrative burdens. Suppliers and contractors benefit from standardised processes and pre-qualification, fostering stronger relationships and business growth. The network supports transparency, sustainability, and responsible business practices in the maritime industry. Members of the Achilles Maritime Network include BW LNG and LPG, Odfjell, Seapeak and Seasourcing.
Through this agreement, users of the Procureship platform can access the Achilles service to improve visibility of their suppliers’ sustainability performance. Procureship will also offer its supplier network the opportunity to demonstrate their Achilles score and standout through a rigorous, independent assessment.
The Achilles Sustainability Score will be reflected in Procureship’s supplier profiles and displayed in supplier search engine results. Additionally, buyers will be able to check the suppliers’ Achilles scores on the spot during the evaluation of quotations. This will allow maritime purchasers to easily source products from companies that align with their standards, providing greater transparency and confidence in their procurement decisions.
Grigoris Lamprou, Co-Founder and CEO of Procureship
“Procureship identified the need for an ESG module to complement our existing marketplace services and recognised the expertise we would gain through this partnership with Achilles.” “For our clients, the ability to easily access information on supplier sustainability practices reinforces trust across the supply chain.”
Paul Stanley, CEO, Achilles
“The aim of Achilles is to ensure that procurement professionals within the shipping sector have a streamlined purchasing process that improves visibility, drives ESG metrics and increases process efficiency.” “Including supplier sustainability data within an e-commerce platform like Procureship, cements this strategy with a simplified, yet robust process.”
About Achilles
For more than 30 years, Achilles has protected organizations’ business interests and reputations by providing unrivalled levels of supply chain transparency, carbon reduction and management. Achilles is the ESG and carbon management partner of choice for the world’s leading global brands.
Achilles specializes in supporting customers who require robust environmental, social and governance reporting to comply with ESG regulations, meet investor requirements, and achieve their own ambitious sustainability goals.
It works with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial and governmental organizations that require serious, detailed analysis and expert insight to deliver exceptional supplier selection and reporting confidence. Operating from 18 locations worldwide, Achilles is at the forefront of the battle against climate change, a champion for social justice and human rights, and an expert in health, safety, and risk management.
About ProcureShip
Established in 2016, Procureship is an innovative e-procurement platform based in Athens, Greece, with regional offices in Denmark and Singapore. The company manages a network of trusted suppliers across all major ports and regions, connecting them to over 100 buyers representing over 2,300 globally trading merchant vessels.
Procureship makes purchasing critical components, supplies, and services for vessels easier faster and more streamlined. Its automated platform optimises the procurement process by eliminating unnecessary manual work and recommending suppliers through its unique machine learning algorithm and service providers marketplace. The platform also offers unique features including IHM maintenance, e-invoicing, tenders/contracts management, freight forwarding optimisation and upcoming vendor management. Procureship offers an unparalleled level of customer support with its team of dedicated account managers that offer daily support to all buyers and suppliers.
For more information visit https://procureship.com/ or follow Procureship on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procureship
