Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne + Nagel have agreed to a 17% CO2 reduction by 2020 compared to as they aim to develop long-term solutions for container transport Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne + Nagel have committed themselves to a significant reduction in the CO2 emissions of their common container transport activities.
A co-signed “Carbon and Sustainability Pact” calls for a 17% in CO2 emissions per container moved by Hapag-Lloyd on behalf of Kuehne + Nagel by 2020 compared to 2017. “The agreement between the largest seafreight logistics company and one of the largest liner shipping companies in the world also allows for potential for additional reductions on selected routes,” it was stated. “Both companies…want to take advantage of this unique opportunity to influence the logistics sector.”
It is stressed that they want to give Kuehne + Nagel customers options based on transparent data. “Hapag-Lloyd will thus make it possible for Kuehne + Nagel to use information about the CO2 emissions of the ships in Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet, which has previously been verified by the independent Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG), in its communications with customers.
Both companies have also committed themselves to a series of additional actions to protect the environment. For example, there are plans to optimise the movement of empty containers as well as to identify alternatives to truck transport by using ships or trains. In addition, there are also plans to use the most modern and eco-friendly reefer equipment whenever possible, as well as to use containers with steel rather than wooden floors where appropriate.
As reported by the World Cargo News
