Reducing emissions from ocean freight is one of the key challenges facing the maritime industry. The transition to fossil-free shipping requires renewable fuels, new infrastructure and scalable solutions that can be applied across different types of shipments.
With Maritime Biofuel Insets, Hecksher makes it possible for customers to reduce the fossil CO₂ emissions connected to their sea freight in a simple and transparent way — whether shipping a full container load or using shared container space.
Watch the video below to see how Maritime Biofuel Insets can be used for both FCL and LCL shipments, and how the pricing model connects emission reduction to the shipment type.
Biofuel Insets for FCL and LCL shipments
Maritime Biofuel Insets offer a practical way to reduce fossil CO₂ emissions from ocean freight by supporting the use of renewable marine fuel. The solution works through a mass-balance principle, similar to how green electricity works.
This means renewable fuel is added into the maritime fuel system, and the corresponding emission reductions are allocated to the customer’s shipment. The biofuel may not be used on the exact vessel carrying that specific shipment, but the overall use of renewable fuel in maritime transport increases.
Each booking is documented with proof of the fuel allocation and an independently verified certificate showing the CO₂ reduction achieved through the fuel switch.
The solution is available for both FCL, full container load, and LCL, less than container load. This makes it possible to reduce emissions whether the customer books an entire container or shares container space with other shipments.
Pricing for FCL shipments
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 start reducing emissions from ocean freight.
Price: €37.50
Level 2 – 50% CO₂ reduction
A stronger reduction level for companies with more ambitious Scope 3 reduction 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 model gives customers the flexibility to choose the level of reduction that best matches their climate ambitions and shipment profile.
Pricing for LCL shipments
For LCL shipments, Maritime Biofuel Insets are also available for smaller cargo volumes using shared container space.
100% CO₂ reduction
The fossil CO₂ emissions connected to an average 1,000 kg LCL shipment are reduced through Maritime Biofuel Insets.
Price: €15
This makes emission reduction accessible also for customers shipping smaller volumes, giving them a simple way to reduce the climate impact of their LCL freight.
Reduce emissions from your next shipment
Whether you are shipping FCL or LCL, Maritime Biofuel Insets offer a simple way to reduce fossil CO₂ emissions from ocean freight.
To learn more or add Maritime Biofuel Insets to your next shipment, contact us at emissionreductions@hecksher.com
