Hapag Lloyd and DSV Expand Sustainable Shipping Cooperation with New Ship Green Emissions Reduction Framework

Hapag Lloyd and DSV Expand Sustainable Shipping Cooperation with New Ship Green Emissions Reduction Framework

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have agreed on a two-year Ship Green framework covering 18,000 tonnes of Scope 3 CO₂e emission reductions generated through sustainable marine fuels starting in 2026. The agreement expands an existing partnership and introduces a flexible structure that allows the inclusion of multiple alternative fuels in addition to second-generation biofuels. Emission reductions will be verified and allocated using a book-and-claim system, enabling scalable climate action despite limited fuel availability. The cooperation supports both companies’ long-term net-zero strategies and promotes the wider adoption of sustainable fuels in maritime transport.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 24-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its cooperation with logistics provider DSV through a new two-year Ship Green framework agreement focused on reducing indirect greenhouse gas emissions in ocean freight. The arrangement secures 18,000 tonnes of Scope 3 CO₂e emission reductions that will be generated through the use of sustainable fuels across Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel operations starting in 2026.

The agreement builds on the companies’ earlier collaboration on marine biofuels introduced in 2022 and represents a further step toward lower-emission maritime transport. The contracted emission reductions will primarily be achieved through second-generation biofuels derived from waste and residual materials, providing measurable and traceable environmental benefits throughout the fuel lifecycle.

This framework introduces a broader fuel approach by allowing additional sustainable fuel types to be included alongside biofuels. The flexible structure supports future fuel innovation while enabling immediate emissions reductions, making the agreement a pioneering model for sustainable shipping partnerships.

The emission savings will be calculated using a well-to-wake methodology and assigned through a book-and-claim system. This approach allows customers to receive verified emission reductions without requiring the sustainable fuel to be used on a specific shipment or route. Only reductions generated from fuels already consumed within Hapag-Lloyd’s operated fleet will be credited under the agreement, ensuring transparency and credibility.

Sustainable fuels remain limited in supply across the shipping sector, and the book-and-claim method enables companies to scale climate initiatives despite these constraints. The framework is designed to support customers seeking to reduce transport-related emissions while maintaining operational flexibility.

Hapag-Lloyd has steadily expanded its use of alternative fuels in recent years. In addition to second-generation biofuels, the company incorporated biomethane into its fuel mix in 2024. Through its Ship Green programme, customers are able to reduce the carbon footprint of their shipments by replacing conventional marine fuel oil with lower-emission alternatives and receiving independently verified emission savings.

The partnership supports long-term climate objectives set by both companies. Hapag-Lloyd is targeting climate-neutral fleet operations by 2045, while DSV aims to eliminate net emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050. Expanding the use of sustainable fuels is seen as a practical pathway toward achieving these targets.

By extending their cooperation, Hapag-Lloyd and DSV aim to accelerate the adoption of lower-emission shipping solutions and support the broader transition of global maritime transport toward more sustainable operations.

SOURCE: Hapag-Lloyd