Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to reduce carbon emissions from its container shipments originating in Asia. This represents a significant move towards a more eco-friendly maritime industry.

For the period from March 2024 to February 2025, both companies have agreed to use Hapag-Lloyd's highest biofuel product option, "Ship Green 100," which is based on waste-and-residue-based biofuel rather than traditional marine fuel oil.

The expected result for IKEA during this period is a CO2 emission reduction of around 100,000 tonnes.

"IKEA stands as one of our valued customers, known for its unwavering commitment to sustainability. By joining forces, we are reducing CO2e emissions significantly," said Danny Smolders, managing director of global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd.

"Ship Green is an important aspect of our decarbonisation journey and brings us one step closer to our goal of net-zero fleet operations by 2045," he added.

Dariusz Mroczek, category area transport manager, IKEA Supply Chain Operations, said that through efforts like this, IKEA can reduce immediate emissions from ocean shipping in the short term.

"However, biofuel is not the ultimate solution, and we need to continue to collaborate to make the necessary shift toward zero-emission fuels and technologies," he added.

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

Based on biofuel, Hapag-Lloyd's customers can choose between 100%, 50% or 25% CO2e emission avoidance.

The ocean carrier said Ship Green is available for all shipments, including standard, reefer, hardtop, or tank equipment.