HMM Cuts Carbon Emissions by Half in 10 Years... "Accelerating Eco-Friendly Initiatives"

As a result of accelerating efforts to become an eco-friendly shipping company, HMM has reduced its carbon emissions to less than half over the past decade.

According to HMM's own analysis, the carbon dioxide emitted per 1TEU container (a container 6 meters in length) per 1 km decreased by 57.7%, from 68.7g in 2010 to 29.05g in 2021, the company announced on the 12th.

During the same period, container capacity increased more than twofold from 337,407 TEU to 755,209 TEU, but carbon emissions per TEU were reduced to less than half.

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Reducing carbon emissions is a global concern, and the shipping industry is also striving to reduce greenhouse gases including carbon through stringent environmental regulations. Accordingly, HMM has introduced highly efficient ultra-large vessels. By reducing the proportion of low-efficiency ships, it has improved the energy efficiency of its fleet.

For the existing fleet, various efficiency improvement activities were carried out, such as introducing premium antifouling coatings to reduce hull resistance and modifying the bulbous bow (the front shape of the ship) to a form suitable for sailing speed. Additionally, operational technology improvements optimizing routes, speed, and cargo loading were implemented concurrently.

In particular, in 2015, a dedicated TFT was formed to systematically manage energy efficiency. In 2020, HMM established the nation's first Integrated Ship Control Center. The center analyzes the operational efficiency of ships collected in real time and derives improvement plans to reduce greenhouse gases.

An HMM official stated, “We will continue greenhouse gas reduction activities through scientific analysis and data-driven efficiency improvements. We aim to strengthen the eco-friendly sector, which is our future competitiveness, and advance as a top-tier global shipping company.”

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