Svitzer’s Carbon Insetting Solution Debuts in Australia with Höegh Autoliners
Denmark-based marine services provider Svitzer has introduced its first-ever carbon insetting solution in Australia, partnering with Höegh Autoliners, a Norwegian RoRo shipping leader. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon towage operations in the maritime sector.
Svitzer’s EcoTow solution is now supporting the Höegh Aurora, recognized as the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier, during its port calls in Fremantle, Melbourne, Port Kembla, and Brisbane. The 200-meter-long vessel reduces carbon emissions per car transported by an impressive 58% compared to industry standards.
Near Zero-Carbon Towage
Höegh Autoliners confirmed that Svitzer’s EcoTow achieved a near 100% reduction in CO2 emissions for the Aurora’s towage operations during its inaugural Australian voyage, which began on December 30, 2024. This reduction was made possible through the mass-balancing of CO2 emissions using carbon credits generated from Svitzer’s use of biofuel across its global operations. The neutralization process is verified by an external auditor and documented through certification and assurance reporting.
Supporting Decarbonization Goals
Towage, identified as one of the largest carbon emitters in port operations, is a key focus for Svitzer’s decarbonization strategy. The company aims to achieve fully carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and reduce the carbon intensity of its tugboat fleet by 50% by 2030.
Sebjørn Dahl, Chief Operations Officer at Höegh Autoliners, remarked:
“We are proud to have secured the first-ever low-carbon towage service in Australia. Our innovative Aurora Class vessel is leading the way, helping reduce the carbon footprint of our customers’ value chains.”
Videlina Georgieva, Managing Director of Svitzer Australia, added:
“This initiative aligns with our ambitious decarbonization goals. We also see it as a step toward accelerating the adoption of bioenergy and electrification solutions in Australian maritime decarbonization.”
Carbon Insetting: A Growing Maritime Solution
Unlike carbon offsetting, which funds external projects like reforestation, carbon insetting focuses on reducing emissions directly within a company’s own supply chain or operations, making a more immediate and localized impact.
This innovative approach is gaining momentum across the maritime industry, with notable adoption by South Korea’s HMM, Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Denmark’s Unifeeder. The world’s first insetting program for zero-emissions shipping was launched in April 2024 by Dutch firms Future Proof Shipping (FPS) and Zero Emission Services (ZES).
By integrating solutions like EcoTow, Svitzer and Höegh Autoliners are demonstrating how strategic partnerships can drive sustainability innovation and reduce the carbon footprint of global shipping operations.
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