Digital solution saves emissions

CMA CGM and PSA International are expanding their digital collaboration with a new solution that allows vessels to arrive just-in-time at berth at terminal, optimising bunker consumption and reducing emissions.

“PSA aims to create an ‘Internet of Logistics’ through building a connected system of nodes and platforms together with our customers and partners. With greater visibility, closer cooperation and enhanced cargo flow with digital solutions, we can move the world together sustainably and with greater agility and efficiency,” said Ong Kim Pong, Regional CEO Southeast Asia, PSA International.

Optimised calling

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the two parties to jointly create and implement sustainable solutions relating to CMA CGM’s port and terminal handling activities in Singapore, through the joint venture partnership in CMA CGM-PSA Lion Terminal (CPLT).

One of the first focus areas is installing the Opt-E-Arrive digital solution, which synchronises transparent real time activities and automates data exchange between the systems of the carrier and port operator.

An annualised bunker savings of 4% to 7% for CMA CGM vessels arriving in Singapore is expected to be achieved.

Opt-E-Arrive will be complementary to CMA CGM’s existing Fleet Centers, which are described as vessel control towers with smart decision support tools for the group’s 566 vessels and their crews. 

In February this year, the CMA CGM Group launched biofuel bunkering at CPLT as part of its global trial to scale-up the wider adoption of the clean energy. In March 2021, CPLT hosted Asia’s first ship-to-containership LNG bunkering undertaken by CMA CGM in Singapore.

This paves the way for CMA CGM’s LNG powered vessels to refuel LNG during container operations in the Port of Singapore, reducing transit times and their stay in the port.