Reducing emissions from ocean freight is one of the key challenges facing the maritime industry. To address this challenge, the transition to fossil-free shipping requires for example renewable fuels, new infrastructure and industry collaboration. In the meantime, companies need practical ways to reduce transport emissions today.
Maritime Biofuel Insets make it possible to reduce the fossil CO₂ emissions connected to sea freight by supporting the use of renewable marine fuel. The solution is available for both FCL and LCL shipments, making emission reductions accessible across different shipment types.
How Maritime Biofuel Insets work
Maritime Biofuel Insets are based on either Liquefied Biogas or LBG, which is a renewable marine fuel produced from manure and other organic waste materials. The solution works through a mass-balance principle, similar to how green electricity works.
This means that renewable fuel is added into the maritime fuel system and the corresponding emission reductions are allocated to the customer’s shipment. The biofuel may be used on a different vessel. However, it still increases renewable fuel use in maritime transport.
In addition, each order includes proof of fuel allocation and an independently verified certificate showing the CO₂ reduction achieved through the fuel switch.
FCL shipments: choose your reduction level
For FCL shipments, customers can choose between three reduction levels depending on their climate ambitions, budget and reporting needs
To see how this pricing model works in practice, watch the video below.
The prices shown are examples based on one TEU with an average cargo weight of 10 tonnes on the Shanghai–Hamburg trade lane. However, actual pricing may vary depending on shipment details and the selected route.
Level 1 – 25% CO₂ reduction
A first step for companies that want to begin reducing emissions from ocean freight.
Price: €37.50
Level 2 – 50% CO₂ reduction
A stronger reduction level for companies with more ambitious Scope 3 targets.
Price: €75
Level 3 – 100% CO₂ reduction
The highest reduction level, designed for companies that want to address the full fossil CO₂ footprint connected to the transport.
Price: €150
LCL shipments: reduce emissions from smaller cargo volumes
Maritime Biofuel Insets are also available for LCL shipments, helping reduce fossil CO₂ emissions even with shared container space.
The video below shows the example of how a 1,000 kg LCL shipment can be reduced by 100% through Maritime Biofuel Insets.
For example, a €15 biofuel inset can reduce the 100 kg of CO₂ emissions associated with a 1,000 kg shipment by 100%.
The model suits both large and small shipments. It helps companies both address Scope 3 emissions and support the transition to fossil-free shipping.
Ready to reduce your ocean freight emissions?
To learn more or book Maritime Biofuel Insets for your shipments, contact us at emissionreductions@greencarrier.com
