Pacific International Lines (PIL) and PSA International (PSA), supported by DNV, have launched Singapore's first joint land-sea green value-added service for cargo transhipped through the Port of Singapore, which will allow shippers and cargo owners a practical way to reduce their Scope 3 emissions.

The new service enables participating shippers and cargo owners to achieve verifiable emissions reductions through the allocation of carbon reductions generated from the use of lower-carbon fuels across multiple modes of transportation within the logistics, shipping and port operations. Trials for this service are scheduled to commence later in May.

This latest initiative marks a major milestone in the joint Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025 between PIL, PSA and DNV to jointly advance carbon emissions measurement and reporting in the maritime sector.

PIL brings its knowledge as an ocean carrier, leveraging its vessel deployment, fuel selection and voyage execution to generate emissions reductions within its own shipping value chain. PSA, on the other hand, contributes its port and supply‑chain capabilities, enabling a green network of terminal and landside operations to reduce end-to-end supply chain emissions.

In line with the partnership's objectives to accelerate digital decarbonisation, DNV is leveraging its digital capabilities to facilitate standardised data flows and independent verification for maritime emissions data.

The announcement said for shippers and cargo owners, this offering provides a transparent and trusted pathway to address Scope 3 emissions-reduction needs across the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem, contributing to value chain decarbonisation.

PIL highlighted its approach to cutting emissions across its operations, outlining how the company is using carbon insetting as part of its wider decarbonisation strategy. 

"PIL is advancing maritime decarbonisation by leveraging carbon insetting as a practical and impactful lever within our own value chain. By investing in initiatives that directly reduce or remove emissions across our operations, PIL ensures that emissions reductions are real, measurable, and closely tied to our business activities. This approach not only accelerates progress toward our climate targets but also enables customers to access lower-carbon shipping solutions," said Lionel Patrice Chatelet, chief commercial officer, PIL.

PSA noted the role of collaboration in advancing lower‑carbon port operations and broader maritime sustainability efforts. PSA Group Head of Operations, Technology and Sustainability, Eddy Ng said, "PSA facilitates global trade through responsible stewardship, working with partners to enable efficient, resilient and sustainable trade flows. Our collaboration with PIL and DNV marks an important step in advancing low-carbon initiatives to support the decarbonisation of maritime supply chains and strengthen Singapore's position as a hub for sustainable maritime and low-carbon energy solutions."

Veracity by DNV Executive Director, Mikkel Skou said the initiative is a strong example of how a trusted data ecosystem can deliver real value across the maritime value chain. "When shipowners, ports, and cargo stakeholders are connected through standardised, verifiable data, emissions reductions can be measured, shared, and applied with confidence. At DNV, we see this as a key step in enabling transparency and trust at scale – helping the industry move from ambition to measurable impact," he said.