Reducing emissions from ocean freight is one of the key challenges facing the maritime industry. The transition requires renewable fuels, new infrastructure and scalable solutions that can be applied across global shipping networks.
With Maritime Biofuel Insets, companies can reduce the fossil CO₂ emissions connected to their sea freight in a simple and transparent way. The solution supports Scope 3 reduction efforts while helping increase demand for renewable marine fuels.
See how the Maritime Biofuel Insets pricing model works, with three reduction levels for reducing fossil CO₂ emissions from FCL shipments.
How Maritime Biofuel Insets work
Maritime Biofuel Insets are based on Liquefied Biogas, or LBG, a renewable marine fuel produced from manure and other organic waste materials. By converting organic waste into renewable fuel, the solution helps reduce methane emissions while creating a fossil-free fuel alternative for maritime transport.
The solution operates through a mass-balance principle, similar to how green electricity works. Renewable fuel is bunkered onto vessels in the shipping network, and the corresponding emission reductions are allocated to the customer’s shipment.
This means the biofuel may not be used on the exact vessel carrying that specific shipment. Instead, the overall amount of renewable fuel used in maritime transport increases, creating a verified reduction in fossil CO₂ emissions.
Each booking is documented with proof of the fuel allocation and an independently verified certificate showing the CO₂ reduction achieved through the fuel switch.
A simple three-step pricing model
For FCL shipments, customers can choose between three reduction levels depending on their sustainability goals, budget and reporting needs:
The prices shown are examples based on one TEU, with an average cargo weight of 10 tonnes, on the Shanghai–Hamburg trade lane. Actual pricing may vary depending on shipment details and selected route.
Level 1 – 25% CO₂ reduction
A first step for companies that want to begin reducing emissions from ocean freight.
Price: €37.50
Level 2 – 50% CO₂ reduction
A stronger reduction level for companies with more ambitious Scope 3 targets.
Price: €75
Level 3 – 100% CO₂ reduction
The highest reduction level, designed for companies that want to address the full fossil CO₂ footprint connected to the transport.
Price: €150
This tiered pricing model gives customers the flexibility to choose the level of reduction that best matches their climate ambitions and reporting needs.
Ready to reduce your ocean freight emissions?
By choosing Maritime Biofuel Insets, companies can reduce emissions from their own supply chains while supporting the broader transition towards fossil-free shipping.
To learn more or book Maritime Biofuel Insets for your shipments, contact us at emissionreductions@greencarrier.com
