The partners hope to cut 93% of kgCO2e per trip
PSA Corporation and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have completed a joint pilot project to integrate and enhance the container flow between two PSA facilities – Keppel Distripark (KD) and the On-Dock Depot (ODD).
It is hoped that the pilot project paves the way for further carbon footprint reduction and will enhance productivity for Singapore’s haulage community.
The Singapore-based company is looking to reduce overall trucking distance for empty container collection and returns within Singapore, with decarbonisation efforts in mind.
OOCL is the first carrier to join the pilot project, which aims to cut supply chain inefficiencies, improve truck productivity and reduce carbon emissions from truck trips.
According to PSA, the enhanced flow of empty containers between KD and ODD can reduce an average of 93% of kgCO2e (kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent) per trip due to the significantly shorter distance.
Seow Hwee, head of cargo solutions business, Southeast Asia for PSA said, “True value across the logistics value chain is best unlocked through collaborations with like-minded partners.”
Richard Hew, managing director of OOCL (Singapore), said: “The urgency to decarbonise the world’s logistics value chains has never drawn more attention internationally and within the industry.
“This pilot trial is indeed one of the milestones along our decarbonisation journey, and we are keen to establish additional long-lasting sustainability collaborations with our business partners and customers.”
Another partner who participated and supported this joint initiative is Hup Soon Cheong Services, the largest warehouse operator and haulier in KD.
Other than improving the utilisation of their warehouse dock bays, the operator benefited from improved truck trips by significantly reducing time on the road and cutting carbon emissions at the same time, noted PSA.
Alfred Hau, CEO of Hup Soon Cheong Services, said: “With a common mutual objective between all parties, we managed to kick start the trial without much hassle. The process is smooth and straightforward.
“It improves our efficiency with the reduction of distance and time as well as cutting the CO2 emission. It is great to be a part of this green journey.”
