Singapore’s biggest liner company and container terminal operator have teamed up in an initiative aimed at cutting carbon emissions, it was announced on Wednesday.
The collaboration between the two long-time partners includes the development of a set of low-carbon emission routes for containers shipped by Pacific International Lines via PSA International terminals.
It will also involve the two companies cooperating in greenhouse gas emissions reduction levers such as the use of reclaimed refrigerant and the adoption of PSA’s OptEVoyage.
The latter is a digital solution for vessels to arrive at the port just in time to achieve bunker savings and a reduction in carbon emissions.
The tie-up aims to benefit from the combination of the PSA’s experience in container port operations and managing cargo flows, and PIL’s extensive networks across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Oceania.
In April 2022, PIL successfully conducted a biofuel trial using a blend of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and very low sulphur fuel oil.
Encouraged by the results, PIL intends to trial another blend of biofuel on its Singapore Qinzhou Shuttle service as part of the tie-up with the PSA.
This trial will involve a blend of 24% FAME with VLSFO.
“Given the ever-increasing global challenges stemming from climate change, it is imperative that we take proactive steps to reduce carbon emissions throughout the shipping industry,” said Nelson Quek, regional CEO South East Asia, PSA International.
“This will require the collective efforts of all players in the maritime supply chain sector.
“We remain committed to working hand-in-hand with like-minded stakeholders as we spur concerted action towards our transition to a cleaner and sustainable future beyond the areas served by our ports,” he added.
Abhishek Chawla, general manager operations and procurement at PIL, said: “As PIL actively explores and invests in solutions to reduce emissions across our organisation, we believe in the importance of collaborating with like-minded partners like PSA. Together, we can deliver a greener future for the shipping industry.”
Alphaliner ranks PIL as the 12th-largest liner company in the world, with container ship capacity of 293,682 teu.
PSA controls more than 60 deepsea, rail and inland terminals across 42 countries, according to its website.
