Hapag-Lloyd said it has entered into a partnership with DB Schenker for the purpose of decarbonising supply chains.

In a statement, the ocean liner said following the launch of "Ship Green" in May, DB Schenker had selected Hapag-Lloyd's sustainable transport solution as part of its sustainability initiatives.

DB Schenker and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for emission-reduced container transports with waste- and residue-based biofuel.

The announcement said that by the end of 2023, DB Schenker plans to claim approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions avoidance. This is based on at least 1,000 tonnes of pure biofuel.

"We are excited about this new partnership with DB Schenker as we share the common goal of making logistics more sustainable. Collaborations like these set a clear signal in the industry and are another example of a step-by-step approach to further decarbonise supply chains," said Henrik Schilling, managing director of Global Commercial Development at Hapag-Lloyd.

Thorsten Meincke, global board member for Air & Ocean Freight at DB Schenker, said: "I am very pleased that together with Hapag-Lloyd, we are setting another example for sustainability in our industry."

"This partnership further enlarges our global biofuel offer in ocean freight. With this commitment, we are one step closer to our goal of becoming carbon-neutral," he added.

Hapag-Lloyd has launched the Ship Green product to offer its customers emission-reduced ocean transport.

Based on biofuel, customers of Hapag-Lloyd can add "Ship Green" as an additional service to their existing bookings — thereby avoiding CO2e emissions.

It said that using the so-called "Book & Claim" chain of custody, Hapag-Lloyd can attribute avoided emissions to all ocean-leg transports, regardless of the vessel and route used.

Hapag-Lloyd noted that "Ship Green" is available for all shipments containing standard, hardtop or tank equipment.

"By offering Ship Green, Hapag-Lloyd is continuing along its path towards achieving climate-neutral fleet operations by 2045," the ocean carrier said.