CMA CGM
On June 2nd, 2020, the CMA CGM Group announced that they aim for carbon neutrality by 2050. CMA CGM created a USD 1.5 billion Special Fund for Energies to accelerate the energy transition in shipping and logistics. Intermediate steps towards carbon neutrality include 10% alternative fuel usage by 2023, and 40% reduction of CO2 emission per tonne transported per kilometre by 2030. CMA CGM Group aims to define its precise decarbonisation trajectory between 2021 and 2050 within the next two years. 26% of the CMA CGM fleet is equipped with shore power systems.
Technology Focus - (Bio)LNG/methane
Sustainability Report
About CMA CGM
On June 2nd, 2020, the CMA CGM Group announced that they aim for carbon neutrality by 2050. CMA CGM created a USD 1.5 billion Special Fund for Energies to accelerate the energy transition in shipping and logistics.Intermediate steps towards carbon neutrality include 10% alternative fuel usage by 2023, and 40% reduction of CO2 emission per tonne transported per kilometre by 2030.
CMA CGM Group aims to define its precise decarbonisation trajectory between 2021 and 2050 within the next two years, in line with the Paris agreements and the 1.5°C whose objective is to limit the increase of the average temperature using the "Science-Based Targets" methodology.
Partners and Technology Focus
Supplying dual fuel gas vessels is a cornerstone in MSC’s sustainable ambitions. By 2024, they aim to have a fleet with at least 44 LNG-powered vessels. The equipment is designed to handle biomethane and synthetic gas – which are chemically similar. To make this decarbonization strategy a reality, CMA CGM is also investing in the production of biomethane and setting up strategic partnerships with its suppliers.
While CMA CGM is committed to the use of biomethane and synthetic methane to decarbonise its business, other potential solutions continue to be studied. For example, CMA CGM participates in a study by the Carbone 4 consultancy on the potential of hydrogen to limit greenhouse gas emissions in several sectors, including maritime. The possibility of vehicle traction is also being considered and CMA CGM supports a study by the Marseille-based start-up Syroco, which is being supported by the ZEBOX company incubator. The capture and sequestration of CO2 is also the subject of extensive studies by the R&D department.
Shore Power
CMA CGM has identified the obligation for all ships calling an EU port to use shore power by 2030 under the FuelEU Maritime legislation. CMA CGM vessels currently connect at berth in California, in accordance with local regulations, and voluntarily in various ports that offer this type of service, mainly in China and Europe.
All new vessels built are pre-equipped with shore power so that they are ready when ports are equipped. CMA CGM Group has implemented a major renovation plan for its existing vessels. Between 2015 and 2020, 52 ships were modified with a shore power system. In 2021, 10 ships were subject to modifications, and the 2022 schedule includes 16 ships. At this moment, 26% of the CMA CGM fleet is equipped with shore power systems.
In the Flanders terminal, the shore power system was installed in 2020 and is one of the most powerful systems in Europe. As a result, CMA CGM now has an integrated facility in the port of Dunkirk.
