Röhlig Logistics & Hapag-Lloyd enter biofuel partnership to cut shipping emissions

The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics, and Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s largest container shipping lines, have entered a strategic partnership to reduce shipping emissions through the integration of biofuels.

Under the agreement, Röhlig will utilise Hapag-Lloyd’s advanced biofuel product “Ship Green” for emission-reduced ocean transport. By purchasing biofuel derived from waste and residue-based feedstocks, Röhlig ensures that emissions equal to 100% of its shipments’ well-to-wake* footprint are avoided within the Hapag-Lloyd fleet. This cooperation is aligned with both companies’ ongoing efforts to offer sustainable logistics solutions and contribute to global climate protection.

“At Röhlig Logistics, sustainability is an integral part of our corporate culture and guides us in everything we do. Therefore, we are delighted to join forces with Hapag-Lloyd on this important initiative. By incorporating biofuels into our sea freight solutions, we are enabling our customers to achieve their sustainability targets while supporting the transition to greener supply chains. This renewable alternative to traditional fuels will be available to all Sea Freight customers”, says Simon Albrecht, Global Sea Freight Director at Röhlig Logistics.

“We are proud to partner with Röhlig Logistics in advancing sustainable transport solutions through our Ship Green product. This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to reducing emissions and is an important step on Hapag-Lloyd’s journey towards achieving net-zero ship operations by 2045”, says Tom De Wilde, Senior Director Global Account Management at Hapag-Lloyd.

*Well-to-wake (WTW): All direct emissions from ship operation, including upstream emissions from the production, transport and distribution of fuels.

Joining forces for climate protection (pictured from left to right): Simon Albrecht (Global Sea Freight Director at Röhlig Logistics), Alina Wulf (Director Global Account Management at Hapag-Lloyd), Tom De Wilde (Senior Director Global Account Management at Hapag-Lloyd), Sascha Munzert (National Sea Freight Manager at Röhlig USA).