Catalyzing Demand for Decarbonized Shipping Solutions: Reflections and Insights from the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance’s Inaugural Tender

This report was developed to document the key details, reflections, and insights from ZEMBA’s inaugural tender. The report was included as an annex to an informational paper submitted to the International Maritime Organization for its consideration by the U.S. and Singapore delegations (MEPC 82/INF.13).
As seen in The Maritime Executive: Hapag Wins Tender from Leading Brands to Provide Biomethane Shipping

In April 2024, The Maritime Executive covered Hapag-Lloyd winning ZEMBA’s inaugural tender.
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) Announces Successful Completion of Inaugural Collective Tender

Global container line Hapag-Lloyd has won ZEMBA’s first tender, will deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction over 90% as compared to fossil fuel service to ZEMBA members starting in 2025.
10 Additional Freight Buyers Join Collaborations to Decarbonize Maritime Shipping through Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels (coZEV)

New members participating in ZEMBA’s Request for Proposals (RfP) for the environmental attributes associated with zero-emission (ZE) shipping services include Mondelēz International, Pledge, Reckitt, and REI Co-op.