DHL and CMA CGM launch joint biofuel initiative

DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM have taken a significant step toward decarbonising global container transport.

The two companies have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel, enabling an estimated 25,000 metric tons of CO2e well-to-wake emission reduction for ocean freight transported under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service.

This initiative empowers DHL customers to significantly reduce the carbon intensity of their international supply chains while accelerating the industry’s transition to alternative marine fuels.

“The collaboration marks another milestone in our mission towards low-carbon supply chains,” said Casper Ellerbaek, head of global ocean freight at DHL Global Forwarding.

“By leveraging sustainable marine fuels, we help our customers achieve their climate goals and drive real progress toward decarbonisation.”

Through DHL’s GoGreen Plus and CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon transport offering, shippers can integrate sustainable maritime transport into their logistics operations.

CMA CGM will physically bunker the biofuel across its fleet, ensuring that emission reductions correspond to DHL’s Book & Claim approach. DHL’s GoGreen Plus service enables customers to cut well-to-wake emissions by selecting sustainable marine fuel options for their transport, allowing reductions of up to 80% GHG emissions compared to conventional maritime fuel.