By Eva Richardson – The Logistic News
Publication Date: March 31, 2025
In a move that could reshape the sustainability landscape of global maritime trade, three industry giants—PSA International, DNV, and Pacific International Lines (PIL)—have announced a groundbreaking strategic collaboration aimed at advancing environmentally responsible logistics solutions across the supply chain.
The partnership is set to focus on building end-to-end green corridors for containerized shipping, leveraging each entity’s strength to reduce carbon emissions, enhance transparency in emissions reporting, and accelerate the industry’s transition toward cleaner maritime transport.
A Tripartite Vision for Greener Supply Chains
At the heart of this alliance is PSA International, a global leader in port operations, which will bring to the table its expansive terminal network and digital logistics platforms. Together with PIL—a Singapore-based shipping line known for its extensive presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East—the companies aim to pilot and implement low-emission routes connecting critical trade lanes.
DNV, a leading global assurance provider and classification society, will play a key role by offering its technical expertise to validate emissions data and ensure compliance with international environmental standards. The company’s involvement guarantees that sustainability claims tied to the project are supported by robust verification mechanisms.
“We believe that cross-industry collaborations like this are essential to delivering real, measurable impact,” said Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO of PSA International. “We’re not just talking about emissions reductions—we’re implementing the infrastructure to make them possible.”
Driving Measurable Results
Initial phases of the project will include test corridors between PSA terminals in Singapore and major ports served by PIL in India and East Africa. These routes will serve as real-world laboratories to trial alternative fuels, vessel efficiency upgrades, and real-time carbon tracking systems.
The collaboration is also expected to explore shore-to-ship power integration and the use of renewable energy at port facilities—steps that not only cut emissions but also support the global push for ports to operate as decarbonized energy hubs.
“This is not just a showcase of innovation, but a framework for sustainable growth,” said Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Regional Manager for Maritime Southeast Asia, Pacific & India at DNV. “It reflects a mindset shift that puts transparency, accountability, and action at the forefront of shipping.”
A Template for the Future
The maritime industry, responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, has faced increasing pressure from regulators and customers alike to decarbonize operations. While targets have been set, including the IMO’s revised ambition to reach net-zero emissions by around 2050, concrete action plans are still being developed across the sector.
What makes the PSA-DNV-PIL initiative significant is not just its ambition, but its tactical focus on pilot programs, measurable benchmarks, and integrated technologies. In an industry often criticized for fragmented efforts, this unified approach offers a rare blueprint for scale and replication.
Final Thoughts
As green corridors and smart logistics become more than just buzzwords, partnerships like this one could signal a broader acceleration of sustainable practices across the global supply chain.
If successful, the alliance between PSA, DNV, and PIL will not only reduce emissions on key routes but could also establish a model for how logistics players of different specialties can collaborate to meet the climate challenge head-on.
Eva Richardson is Senior Logistics Correspondent for The Logistic News, covering maritime transformation, digital logistics, and green infrastructure developments across Asia and Europe.
