DHL & CMA CGM Decarbonize Ocean Freight with Biofuel | Mariner News

DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM are significantly accelerating the decarbonization of ocean freight through a groundbreaking joint biofuel initiative. This strategic collaboration is set to revolutionize global container transport by dramatically reducing carbon emissions through the adoption of advanced sustainable marine fuels. Utilizing DHL’s GoGreen Plus service and CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon transport offering, customers are now empowered to achieve substantial CO2 reductions across their international supply chains, marking a pivotal step towards greener logistics.

Advancing Sustainable Shipping with Biofuel

At the core of this initiative is the joint deployment of 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel. This significant investment is projected to enable an impressive 25,000 metric tons of CO₂e well-to-wake emission reduction for ocean freight. Casper Ellerbaek, from DHL Global Forwarding, emphasized this partnership as a crucial milestone in their mission to build low-carbon supply chains, underscoring their commitment to helping clients reach their environmental targets with cutting-edge sustainable shipping solutions.

Greening Global Container Transport

Shippers leveraging these innovative programs can seamlessly integrate environmentally responsible practices into their logistics operations. This powerful alliance not only provides DHL’s extensive customer base with the means to reduce the carbon footprint of their shipments but also drives the broader maritime industry’s essential transition towards cleaner, alternative marine fuels. This commitment solidifies a shared vision for a more sustainable and eco-conscious future in global container transport.