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Sustainability in Sea Logistics

Driving a low-emission future

Optimise your supply chain through alternative transport modes, routes and carrier options as well as low-carbon fuels.

Kuehne+Nagel prioritises sustainable shipping and is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

While container shipping is the least emission-intensive method, full decarbonisation is still a decade away. Until then, our innovative approach offers you low-emission sea transport options.

Collaborating to reduce emissions

We work closely with our carrier network to promote sustainable shipping practices. Other initiatives include:

While container shipping is the least emission-intensive method, full decarbonisation is still a decade away. Until then, our innovative approach offers you low-emission sea transport options.

Reduce the movement of empty containers
Identify shipments to switch from truck to barge
Use containers with sustainable floors, such as bamboo
Prevent transporting undeclared hazardous goods or illegal toxic waste

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Understanding your carbon footprint

With predictive analytics, you can accurately measure your transportation CO2e. You have full visibility of shipping-related emissions through our carbon calculator and seaexplorer platform, giving you more choice.

In close cooperation with carriers and suppliers, we offer sustainable biofuel solutions and work with the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition to accelerate the development of zero-emission ships by 2030.

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Sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel

Kuehne+Nagel’s sustainability programme includes environmental, social and corporate governance topics. We connect people and goods through sustainable logistics solutions.