Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd have expanded their partnership to reduce emissions in ocean freight through the use of second-generation biofuels, the companies announced.

The collaboration integrates Hapag-Lloyd's Ship Green solution into SGL's portfolio of emission-reducing offerings, according to the announcement. The partnership claims to enable a total avoidance of more than 8,500 tonnes of CO₂e emissions on a well-to-wake basis across global shipments.

"Together with Scan Global Logistics, we are driving forward practical solutions to reduce emissions in ocean freight," said Danny Smolders, managing director, global sales at Hapag-Lloyd. "Ship Green enables customers to act today and take meaningful steps towards their sustainability targets."

The solution is based on second-generation biofuels derived from waste- and residue-based feedstocks, which the companies say can be implemented without requiring changes to existing logistics operations.

Martin Andersen, global head of sustainability and ESG at Scan Global Logistics, commented: "Our customers are asking for real emission reductions. Not promises for 2030 or 2050, but solutions they can use straight away. By working with Hapag-Lloyd and investing in biofuel, we can reduce emissions from ocean freight right now, without changing how our customers operate. That's what makes this collaboration meaningful."

The partnership uses a physical book-and-claim approach based on the mass balance principle, where conventional marine fuel is blended with biofuel. This allows customers to claim verified emission reductions independently of their physical shipment, enabling companies to reduce their Scope 3 emissions across global supply chains.

Andersen noted that the collaboration was "a powerful solution for customers as it reduces emissions without changing anything in the supply chain in an affordable way."

Both companies have set climate targets. SGL is working towards halving its emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, while Hapag-Lloyd aims to achieve net-zero fleet operations by 2045.

Scan Global Logistics operates as a freight forwarder offering air, ocean, rail, road and warehousing services. Hapag-Lloyd operates a fleet of 302 container ships with a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, serving 600 ports globally through 133 liner services. The carrier has equity stakes in 24 marine terminals across Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa.