Decarbonizing agreement

DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have a shared vision of decarbonizing container shipping and logistics. As a result, they signed an agreement earlier this year to use advanced biofuels for the transportation of DHL shipments. As a first step, Hapag-Lloyd will initially ship 18,000 TEU containers of DHL’s volume.

Dominique von Orelli, Global Head of Ocean Freight at DHL Global Forwarding, said: “The challenge of decarbonizing heavy transport demands a rethink by the entire industry. In Hapag-Lloyd we found, to our delight, a partner that shares our ambitions for a carbon-neutral world as embodied in the Paris agreement. Together we can implement mechanisms that will make it easier for shippers to use sustainable fuels.“

The agreement demonstrates the scalability of sustainable transport solutions and the application of sustainable fuels in today's market. As pioneers, both DHL and Hapag-Lloyd are pledging for a uniform industry standard, following the insetting approach.

Danny Smolders, Managing Director of Global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd, added: “Signing the advanced biofuel agreement with DHL is a big step towards a greener future. Biofuel will play a significant role in our journey to reach net zero by 2045. The project brings us a step closer to commercializing biofuel-powered transportation and supporting our customers in their decarbonization efforts.”