DHL Global Forwarding introduced a Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) service for ocean freight as part of their sustainability strategy.
After the success of the launch of a similar service for Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipments, DHL is now extending the carbon reduction option to Full-Container Load (FCL) shipments.
The launch of our Sustainable Marine Fuel service for the neutralization of carbon emissions for LCL shipments was very successful. The SMF based service makes it easy for our customers to reduce their carbon footprint and has been very well received so far
says Dominique von Orelli, Global Head of Ocean Freight, Global Forwarding
The carbon reduction is achieved by DHL Global Forwarding purchasing SMF through partners and matching it with the amount consumed in the FCL shipment. Through the “book & claim” mechanism, there is no requirement for physical traceability of the fuel through a supply chain, as the environmental attributes of the SMF are separated from and can be purchased independently from the physical fuel.
As the first customer globally,Lindex is switching to sustainable marine fuel for its FCL ocean freight. As a result, Lindex is decarbonizing its entire ocean freight shipments with the help of DHL Global Forwarding.
We are at a turning point for our entire society. It is time to embrace innovation and collaboration, and together create the new normal we all would like to see – business models that are climate neutral, empowering, circular and truly sustainable. To switch our ocean freight to sustainable biofuels fuels was a natural step for us to take on our journey
stated Johan Engen, Director of Logistics at Lindex.
With the goal of “burn less, burn clean”, the logistics provider aims to optimise carbon consumption across its network, fleet, and real estate. As part of this, DHL has a GoGreen carrier rating programme that allows the freight forwarder to give preference to carriers with strong environmental performance.
Offering a sustainable fuel alternative for ocean freight is another step within the Group’s sustainability efforts. By 2030, the Group wants to invest 7 billion euros in climate-neutral logistics solutions and cover at least 30% of fuel requirements by sustainable fuels, according to their recently published sustainability roadmap.
