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.