Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yusen Logistics have entered into an agreement to promote sustainable shipping through ONE’s green shipping initiative
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yusen Logistics have entered into an agreement to promote sustainable shipping through ONE’s green shipping initiative, ONE LEAF+ (Low Emission-Able Freight). Under this partnership, ONE will utilize sustainable biofuels for vessel propulsion, potentially reducing well-to-wake CO2 emissions by up to 84% when compared to very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO).
Eco-friendly shipping
As part of this initiative, Yusen Logistics, a freight forwarder, will extend this eco-friendly shipping option to its customers, allowing them to cut down their Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Gilberto Santos, Senior Vice President of Global Commercial and Service Management at ONE, emphasized that the collaboration broadens access to sustainable shipping solutions in Asia. He highlighted that ONE LEAF+ provides customers with an opportunity to lower their supply chain emissions without compromising service reliability, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to decarbonization.
Kohei Omura, Head of Ocean Freight Forwarding Group at Yusen Logistics, expressed enthusiasm about the agreement, noting that Yusen Logistics is the first logistics company in Asia to participate in this initiative. He reiterated the company’s dedication to building a more sustainable future by offering eco-friendly shipping options through ONE LEAF+.
ONE LEAF+ enables customers to proactively manage their carbon footprint by utilizing biofuels such as UCOME (used cooking oil methyl ester), which is biodegradable and non-toxic. The program allows customers to select flexible CO2e savings ranging from 10% to 80%, with independently verified emissions reduction certificates available to track their environmental contributions.