Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has once again been recognized for its significant environmental efforts, securing the prestigious “Best Green Shipping Line” award at the 2025 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The ceremony, held on September 3rd in Hong Kong, saw OOCL honored with this accolade for the third time, highlighting its sustained commitment to environmental excellence within the maritime industry.,
Esteemed Recognition for Green Leadership
The annual AFLAS Awards, hosted by leading industry publication Asia Cargo News, are a highly anticipated event that celebrates top-tier service providers across the freight, logistics, and supply chain sectors. The “Best Green Shipping Line” award specifically recognizes ocean liners that distinguish themselves through outstanding performance in key environmental areas. These include rigorous compliance with environmental regulations and standards, substantial investment in green initiatives and technologies, strategic planning for emission reduction, and ongoing staff training focused on sustainability. The selection process, which relies on the votes of over 15,000 industry professionals, ensures that the awards reflect genuine market recognition and the opinions of service users.,,
OOCL’s Extensive Sustainability Strategy in Action
OOCL’s repeated success at the AFLAS Awards is a direct result of its comprehensive and long-standing dedication to environmental stewardship. The company has consistently taken a proactive role in implementing a wide range of initiatives designed to minimize its ecological impact. Since 2008, OOCL has successfully reduced its average carbon emissions per shipping unit by over 53 percent.,,,,
This remarkable achievement is bolstered by significant investments in eco-friendly and dual-fuel vessels, alongside pioneering efforts such as the trial use of green biofuels, including B24 blends, and the ordering of methanol-compatible new vessels.,,,, Further demonstrating its commitment, OOCL launched an upgraded Emission Monitor in 2023, a digital platform designed to provide real-time carbon emission calculations for end-to-end shipments, thereby assisting customers in understanding and managing their own carbon footprints.,,,
OOCL’s green initiatives also encompass long-standing bunker-saving programs, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into operations to enhance efficiency, and the implementation of Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) Systems, or “Cold Ironing,” on its new builds, which can reduce emissions by up to 95% per vessel call.,,,, The company also champions “Green Office” practices, promotes paperless environments, and adheres to Reduce, Recycle, and Re-use (3R) principles across its operations.
A Vision for a Net-Zero Future
Speaking on OOCL’s latest achievement, Mr. Michael Xu, Director of Trades at OOCL, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “We would like to thank Asia Cargo News, our customers, our business partners, and all other stakeholders for their support and recognition to OOCL. OOCL has been committed to delivering green, high-quality and end-to-end supply chain solutions that meet our customers’ sustainable development needs.” He further emphasized the company’s forward-looking approach, adding, “Looking ahead, OOCL will continue to explore new opportunities in energy conservation, emission reduction, green energy and the application of other green technologies, with an aim to shape a net-zero emissions future and achieve sustainable development.” This sentiment aligns with the broader industry goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.,,
OOCL’s consistent recognition as the “Best Green Shipping Line” underscores its leadership in driving environmental responsibility within the global shipping industry. As shipping news continues to focus on decarbonization efforts, OOCL’s ongoing investments and strategies position it as a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable future for global logistics, impacting regions from Asia to continents like Jamaica.,