OOCL receives Gold Award at HKAEE ceremony

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has received the Gold Award in the Transport and Logistics sector at the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE).

The award was presented at a ceremony held at Tseung Kwan O’s Data Technology Hub on 16 January 2026. This is the fifth time that OOCL has received this award.

The HKAEE is organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) alongside the Environment and Ecology Bureau and in conjunction with nine local organisations including business chambers, industry bodies as well as social and environmental groups.

As one of the most coveted environmental awards in Hong Kong, the HKAEE commends organisations that have demonstrated outstanding environmental performance under three judging criteria, namely green leadership, programme and performance, as well as partner synergy.

OOCL is furthering its commitment to sustainability by continuously investing in a modern, greener fleet and by offering green services.

These include, but are not limited to, investing in the construction of 21 methanol dual-fuel vessels with a combined capacity of 427,000 TEU.

The energy efficiency design index (EEDI) of OOCL’s new vessels is reportedly at least 52 per cent lower than the maximum allowable index set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

OOCL has also launched the OOCL Green service on OOCL FreightSmart to support customers’ low-carbon supply chains.

In addition, OOCL is leveraging advanced AI tools from the Global Vessel Voyage Monitoring Centre (GVVMC) to optimise fleet operations and bunker consumption, supporting its decarbonisation goals and enabling agile responses to evolving market trends.

“Over the years, OOCL has embedded sustainability into day-to-day decision-making, from fleet deployment to digital innovation,” OOCL reported in a company statement.

“Our approach aligns operational efficiency with environmental stewardship and reflects our belief that long-term competitiveness is inseparable from climate action and responsible business growth.

“The Company has established a Board-level Sustainability Committee to steer strategy, monitor progress, ensure compliance, and facilitate the implementation of our long-term net-zero goals.”

Last summer, OOCL introduced a new Transpacific Latin Pacific 8 (TLP8) service to expand its Asia–Latin America network and improve direct connectivity between China and Mexico.