DSV Partners with CMA CGM to Cut Maritime Emissions
Logistics operators can now leverage biofuel solutions to reduce supply chain CO2 emissions by up to 83% per shipment.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Transportation
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Logistics provider DSV has entered an agreement to utilize CMA CGM's ACT+ maritime solution to lower carbon emissions across its global supply chains. The partnership seeks to cut 12,000 tonnes of CO2 over a two-year period using biofuels.
Why it matters
Both companies are aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, reflecting a broader industry shift toward utilizing low-carbon fuels and dual-fuel vessels to meet sustainability targets. This move highlights how global freight operators are leveraging proprietary biofuel solutions to mitigate the environmental footprint of ocean shipping.
DSV plans to eliminate 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions via the ACT+ solution, which claims up to 83% reduction versus traditional fuel. The project supports DSV's operations across 90 countries and 160,000 employees.
The players
DSV
A global transport and logistics provider operating in over 90 countries with 160,000 employees.
CMA CGM
A major French-based shipping and logistics company focusing on transitioning its fleet to LNG and methanol.
The details
The emissions reduction is achieved through the use of second-generation biofuels derived from UCOME, or used cooking oils. CMA CGM's ACT+ solution integrates these fuels into regular maritime transport operations. The carrier continues to expand its low-carbon fleet, with plans to operate approximately 200 dual-fuel ships capable of running on LNG and methanol by 2031.
Timeline
2020: CMA CGM delivered the Jacques Saadé, its first 23,000 TEU LNG-powered containership.
2026: The 24,212 TEU CMA CGM Notre Dame entered service as the largest French-flagged vessel.
2026-2028: DSV will target the reduction of 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
2031: CMA CGM aims to operate 200 dual-fuel ships using LNG and methanol.
2050: Both companies target reaching carbon neutrality.
Market Landscape
The agreement follows the pattern set by the shipping industry's 2050 net-zero carbon neutrality targets to shift global supply chains toward sustainable fuel sources. This partnership underscores the increasing reliance on biofuel and dual-fuel technology to reach these established benchmarks.
Logistics managers should evaluate the feasibility of integrating ACT-style biofuel solutions into their own freight procurement to address Scope 3 emission targets. Operators should monitor the increasing availability of dual-fuel vessel capacity as carriers phase out conventional ships through 2031.
The takeaway
This partnership demonstrates how large-scale logistics providers are using third-party biofuel programs to meet verifiable emission reduction targets. Owners should track these programs as potential tools for mitigating the environmental reporting burdens associated with their own global supply chains.
Further reading
For more on evolving logistics strategies, see our Transportation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by PlusNews.
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