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HMM claims 57.7% CO2 emission reduction per container over last decade

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South Korean container line HMM says it has reduced CO2 emissions per container transported by more than half since 2010.

HMM said CO2 emissions generated per teu of container per kilometre transported by the company had decreased to 29.05g in 2021 from 68.7g in 2010. This represents a 57.7% reduction in carbon emissions over a period of a decade.

HMM credited the reduction in emissions to the deployment of energy efficient mega-containerships which have seen its fleet capacity more than double to from 337,407 teu to 755,209 teu over the period.

The company has also used anti-fouling coatings, retro-fitted bulbous bows, and optimised service routes and speeds.

“We will continue to engage in activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions based on data-driven analysis and enhance our environmental capability,” an HHM official said.