The achievement was revealed in the company's Sustainability Report 2023 outlining various measures and initiatives, reports Rotterdam's Offshore Energy.

As one of the measures, the carrier significantly increased the amount of bunkered biofuel blend to more than 200,000 tonnes. During the reporting period, 45 vessels belonging to Hapag-Lloyd's fleet were refuelled with biofuel.

2023 also saw the successful deployment of three of the company's 12 new dual-fuel vessels, which can run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and future alternative fuels. These fuel-efficient 23,600-TEU ships are expected to help the company on its journey to operating a net-zero fleet by 2045.

Another milestone was the launch of Ship Green, a biofuel-based solution for emissions-reduced ocean transportation which allows Hapag-Lloyd's clients to choose between three levels of CO2 reduction.

Recognising the need for the shipping industry to pull in the same direction, Hapag-Lloyd joined forces with four of the world's leading shipping lines.

Together, the carriers issued a statement calling for an end date for fossil fuel-powered newbuilds. The declaration also urges the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to create regulatory conditions to ensure a successful energy transition and a level playing field for all players in the shipping industry.

Moreover, the company joined the Green Corridor Consortium, an initiative between the ports of Rotterdam and Singapore to cut GHG emissions on this vital shipping route.

"It goes without saying that sustainable and responsible practices are of utmost importance to us," said Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.

"In today's global landscape, decarbonisation and social responsibility are imperatives, not choices, and we are firmly determined to do our part," he said.

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