Container line Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year agreement with Shell Western LNG B.V. for the supply of bio-LNG, with deliveries starting immediately.
The deal builds on a strategic collaboration launched in 2023 and supports Hapag-Lloyd’s goal of achieving net-zero fleet operations by 2045.
Bio-LNG, derived from organic waste and certified under ISCC EU standards, enables the firm’s dual-fuel LNG vessels to cut lifecycle emissions without equipment modifications.
“This agreement helps secure the fuel certainty and supply reliability we need to further expand the use of waste-based renewable fuels across our fleet – cutting emissions without compromising the quality and reliability our customers expect,” said Jan Christensen, Senior Director Global Fuel Purchasing at Hapag-Lloyd.
“Bio-LNG is no longer a concept – it’s here, and it’s fueling the next chapter of shipping decarbonization. These long-term deals help build the confidence needed to scale renewable fuels,” said Dexter Belmar, Shell’s Vice President Global Downstream LNG.
Since 2024, Shell has offered liquefied biomethane at 22 global LNG bunkering hubs. The company also operates a fleet of 13 LNG bunkering vessels to support its operations.
