11 December 2023
Pacific International Lines (PIL), a leading Singapore-based shipping company, and DP World, which handles around 10% of the world’s container trade, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during COP 28 to collaborate on sustainable initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in supply chains. The agreement includes test shipments between the port of Jebel Ali in Dubai and destinations served by PIL. These shipments will use biofuel blends and measures will be implemented to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint.
Concrete actions include the use of PIL vessels powered by a biofuel blend, biofuel bunkering, and the use of renewable-powered terminal equipment for container handling. These initiatives aim to show the feasibility and effectiveness of sustainable solutions in the maritime sector.
In the long term, PIL and DP World intend to expand the collaboration to other ports in DP World's global network. They will also explore the adoption of alternatives to conventional fuels in PIL's ship operations and bunkering processes.
The partnership aims to develop and implement sustainable solutions in the maritime sector, contribute to decarbonisation efforts and address global environmental challenges.
Source: Container Management