Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year ‘Ship Green’ framework agreement for the purchase of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emission reductions. These reductions will be achieved through the use of sustainable marine fuels in the Hapag-Lloyd fleet.
The expansion of the partnership is a continuation of the successful collaboration on sustainable marine biofuels launched between DSV and Hapag-Lloyd in 2022.
Under the new agreement, DSV has committed to a total reduction of 18,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions using second-generation biofuels produced from waste and residue-based feedstocks. The contract period will begin in 2026, and during this time, emission reductions will be achieved using second-generation biofuels that support tangible and verifiable progress towards net-zero ocean transport.
In addition to second-generation biofuels, the agreement is the first of its kind by allowing the inclusion of other sustainable fuel sources. With this agreement, Hapag-Lloyd and DSV send a strong message to the market while reinforcing their shared commitment to accelerating scalable and future-proof decarbonization solutions in ocean freight.
Danny Smolders, Managing Director Global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd, said, “We are very pleased to further strengthen our cooperation with DSV through this agreement. Both companies share a clear goal of accelerating the decarbonization of global supply chains. By working in close cooperation, we can turn this goal into reality. This agreement shows how shipping companies and freight forwarders can together achieve meaningful progress and scale up low-emission shipping solutions.”
Michael Hollstein, President of Sea Products at DSV, also stated, “This agreement is a significant step in our joint efforts to decarbonize global shipping at a critical time for the green transition. Sustainable marine fuels are a tangible and scalable solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Thanks to the close cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd, we are enabling our customers to decarbonize their supply chains.”
The agreement is based on a book-and-claim chain of custody mechanism that allows customers to request verified emission reductions regardless of the physical fuel allocation to specific vessels or routes. Only emission savings from biofuels already used in the fleet owned and operated by Hapag-Lloyd are allocated to DSV. This model enables scalable climate action while the availability of sustainable marine fuels remains limited.
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