CMA CGM and PSA take just-in-time arrival digital

The CMA CGM Group and PSA Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on sustainable solutions relating to CMA CGM’s port and terminal handling activities in Singapore.

One of the focus areas is using PSA’s Opt- E-Arrive digital solution to reduce carbon emissions by optimizing bunker consumption.

Opt-E-Arrive is programmed to enable CMA CGM vessels to skip the anchorage stop and arrive just-in-time arrival at berth at the joint venture CMA CGM-PSA Lion Terminal (CPLT).

The digitalized solution synchronizes transparent real time activities and automates data exchange between the systems of the carrier and port operator. This enables CMA CGM vessels to optimize vessel speed to be timely for berth. The digitalized solution is expected to produce an annual bunker savings of 4% to 7% for CMA CGM vessels arriving in Singapore is expected to be achieved with the digital solution.

Opt-E-Arrive will be complementary to CMA CGM’s existing Fleet Centers, which it describes as vessel control towers with smart decision support tools for the group’s 566 vessels and their crews. Backed by 26 team members in Marseille, Miami and Singapore, the Fleet Centers provide round the clock support to ensure the safety of the CMA CGM crew, vessels and cargoes. They also offer real time data to adapt vessels’ routes and speed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This latest MOU on just-in-time arrival tech continues the shared commitment of CMA CGM Group and PSA to drive excellence and decarbonize shipping through the joint venture partnership in CPLT.

The CMA CGM Group has chosen to invest in dual-fuel vessels that run on LNG, avoiding up to 99% of atmospheric pollutant emissions. It says that LNG is an important first step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and that the engines installed on these vessels are capable of using BioLNG (reducing CO2 emissions by 67%).