DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel. According to the source, this is estimated to enable a 25,000 metric-ton reduction in CO2e well-to-wake emissions for ocean freight transported under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service.

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“This collaboration marks another milestone in our mission towards low-carbon supply chains,” said Casper Ellerbaek, Head of Global Ocean Freight at DHL Global Forwarding. “By leveraging sustainable marine fuels, we help our customers achieve their climate goals and drive real progress toward decarbonization.”

Through DHL’s GoGreen Plus and CMA CGM’s ACT+ offerings, shippers can integrate sustainable maritime transport. CMA CGM will physically bunker the biofuel across its fleet, with emission reductions corresponding to DHL’s Book & Claim approach. DHL’s service enables customers to cut well-to-wake emissions by selecting sustainable marine fuel options, allowing reductions of up to 80% GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel.

While DHL aims for net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, Olivier Nivoix, Executive Vice President Shipping, CMA CGM Group, stated: “Our partnership with DHL demonstrates how collaboration can accelerate the shift to low-carbon shipping. ACT+ offers reliable and scalable solutions backed by our fleet designed for alternative fuels.” Nivoix confirmed CMA CGM, committed to Net Zero Carbon by 2050, has already cut the carbon intensity of its shipping activities by 57% since 2008 and is investing heavily in alternative fuels and dual-fuel vessels.

CMA CGM’s ACT+ enables customers to reduce the carbon footprint of their shipments by 10%, 25%, 50% or up to 83%, on a well-to-wake basis, through low-carbon fuels and carbon offsetting. DHL’s GoGreen Plus products allow customers to reduce their indirect Scope 3 emissions and report on GHG progress via a book & claim system. Both companies will continue to explore opportunities to scale up lower-carbon fuel usage.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform