DP World boosts carbon credits for UK container imports

DP World expects a fivefold increase in its Carbon Inset Programme, helping businesses cut their indirect emissions.

Since January 2025, the programme has seen over 200,000 TEU registrations. From 1 October 2025, every loaded container imported via DP World’s UK ports will qualify for Carbon Inset Credits of 250kg CO2e, up from the previous 50kg CO2e.

The increased credits cover emissions from the entire port call, including containership manoeuvring and emissions from tug and pilot boats over the ‘last nautical mile’ at London Gateway and Southampton.

This is made possible by DP World subsidiary Unifeeder and Svitzer’s shift to lower carbon fuels across their Northern European networks.

John Trenchard, Vice President for Sustainable International Supply Chains at DP World, said: “The strong interest in our Carbon Inset Programme since its launch in January shows that our customers are looking for practical, tangible ways to decarbonise their supply chains.

“Expanding the programme allows more cargo owners to immediately benefit from emissions reductions within their logistics operations.

“At DP World, we’re making more sustainable trade flow through pioneering initiatives, such as using lower carbon fuels, smarter logistics, and seamless port operations, which together deliver sustainability and competitiveness side by side.”

Recently, DP World expanded its automotive logistics capacity to meet growing demand at Jebel Ali Port, with the launch of a new 2.6 million square foot vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4.