DB Schenker and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for emission-reduced container transports with a waste- and residue-based biofuel.
According to Hapag-Lloyd by end of 2023, DB Schenker plans to claim approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions avoidance on the basis of at least 1,000 tonnes of pure biofuel.
We are excited about this new partnership with DB Schenker as we share the common goal of making logistics more sustainable. Collaborations like these set a clear signal in the industry and are another example of a step-by-step approach to further decarbonise supply chains
… said Henrik Schilling, Managing Director Global Commercial Development at Hapag-Lloyd.
According to DNV, biofuels are anticipated to play a substantial role in decarbonizing shipping. Shipping companies are signing more and more deals on biofuels. For instance, a few days ago Norden announced it has acquired a minority stake in Mash Makes, a Danish-Indian biofuel scale-up, which researches, develops and produces renewable fuels from biomass waste. Furthermore, in late July, StraitNZ and bp Marine have been engaged into a long-term supply agreement that covers the delivery of marine biofuels in the port of Wellington.
I am very pleased that together with Hapag-Lloyd we are setting another example for sustainability in our industry. This partnership further enlarges our global biofuel offer in ocean freight. With this commitment we are one step closer to our goal of becoming carbon-neutral
… said Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air & Ocean Freight at DB Schenker.
