Singapore-based PSA International, classification society DNV, and shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) have embarked on a digital collaboration aimed at fostering sustainable supply chains in the maritime and logistics industries.

The parties will focus on carbon emission measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV).

They will also undertake the joint development of sustainable solutions to advance decarbonisation efforts, according to the text.

PSA Operations and Sustainability group head Eddy Ng said: “This partnership with DNV and PIL reflects our belief that the path to a greener maritime industry is paved through collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for a sustainable tomorrow.

"We remain dedicated to pioneering solutions that integrate sustainability into global trade flows while delivering the highest standards of operational excellence.”

PSA will utilise its network of ports, logistics nodes, and intermodal solutions in partnership with PIL to create end-to-end green supply chains under the MoU.

These efforts will be supported by DNV's suite of digital solutions, which are designed to help the maritime industry establish a robust data ecosystem and enable digital assurance.

DNV Maritime Southeast Asia, Pacific and India senior vice-president and regional manager Antony M Dsouza said: “Through this partnership with PSA and PIL, we are committed to developing strong MRV capabilities that enhance transparency, enable data-driven decisions, and accelerate the transition to greener supply chains.”

This initiative is expected to facilitate more efficient and sustainable global trade flows.

PIL chief commercial officer Lionel Patrice Chatelet said: “Through this MOU, we will collaborate to develop a viable model for tracking and verifying supply chain GHG emissions reductions, leading to the development of Green Service Offerings (GSOs) that can help our customers better understand and lower their emissions footprint.

“Together, we aim to further digitalise processes, enhance data transparency and drive the sustainable decarbonisation of our industry.”

In December 2024, DNV launched a new competence standard and recommended practice to ensure the safe use of methanol and ammonia as fuels on ships.

The new standards provide a framework for assessing and verifying an individual’s ability to safely operate and maintain relevant systems and equipment.