CMA CGM and DSV have signed an agreement under which DSV will utilize CMA CGM's low-carbon transport solution, ACT+. The goal of this agreement is to reduce 12,000 tons of CO2 over the next two years. This reduction in greenhouse gas emissions will be realized through the use of environmentally friendly fuels, particularly second-generation UCOME-based biofuels.
Development of Low-Carbon Solutions by CMA CGM
CMA CGM has developed the ACT+ program as part of its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This program includes a range of low-carbon transport solutions that help customers reduce their CO2 emissions. Under this agreement, DSV can leverage ACT+, which is capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 83% compared to conventional fuels.
Pioneers in Carbon Reduction in Maritime Transport
CMA CGM, as a pioneer in the carbon reduction trend in maritime transport, is the first shipping company to widely commit to using LNG power for ultra-large container ships. This strategic decision was made by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, in 2017. This commitment led to the delivery of the CMA CGM Jacques Saadé, the first 23,000 TEU container ship powered by LNG in 2020. Since then, CMA CGM has continued to accelerate its transition, launching the ACT program with CMA CGM+ in 2020 and launching the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in 2026. This ship is the largest container ship operating under the French flag and the first in a series of ten new 24,212 TEU generation ships powered by LNG.
According to CMA CGM's plans, the company expects to have around 200 dual-fuel ships capable of using LNG and methanol in its fleet by 2031. These initiatives are part of CMA CGM's comprehensive carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through improved energy efficiency, accelerated adoption of low-carbon energies, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
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