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PSA and PIL to develop low emission shipping routesPSA and PIL to develop low emission shipping routes

PSA Singapore and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have inked Memorandum of Understanding to develop low carbon pathways including shipping routes.

Marcus Hand, Editor

November 1, 2023

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PIL Kota Megah  - Arriving at Singapore for biofuel bunkering 10 Ap 2022
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The collaboration between the Singapore terminal operator and shipping line includes the development of a set of low carbon emission routes for containers shipped by PIL via PSA. Both companies share a goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050.

Beyond the MoU the two companies are cooperating on the use of reclaimed refrigerant and the adoption of PSA’s OptEVoyage, a digital solution for vessels to arrive at the port just in time to achieve bunker savings and carbon emissions reduction.

Abhishek Chawla, General Manager Operations & Procurement, 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.”

PIL trialed biofuel VLSFO blend on a voyage in April 2022 and now plans to trial another blend of biofuel on its Singapore Qinzhou Shuttle (SQS) service as part of the MoU.

Nelson Quek, Regional CEO Southeast Asia, PSA International said: “PSA is pleased to partner PIL as we take the bold and essential step towards decarbonising the global supply chains that power our economy. 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.”

Related:PIL joins the World Shipping Council

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Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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