Hapag-Lloyd welcomes Clean Cargo Working Group

1. Hapag-Lloyd welcomes Clean Cargo Working Group Hamburg, June 7 – 9, 2004

2. Clean Cargo Working Group Experience from Carrier’s Perspective Klaus Gorsler Director Environmental Management Hapag-Lloyd Container Line

3. Hapag-Lloyd has been active in environmental issues for some time Environmental Policy defined in 1995 Various technical improvements to reduce energy consumption and emissions on vessels containers facilities Hapag-Lloyd has recognized the efforts of its customers/shippers to show a positive environmental profile In consequence Hapag-Lloyd has decided to formalize its own environmental efforts and register the company and its product, the door-to-door transport under ISO 14001 (June 2003) During discussions with customers Hapag-Lloyd became aware of the ongoing dialogue about a uniform Environmental Reporting Standard and as Hapag-Lloyd believes in standardization on a high level we wanted to participate in this good idea Hapag-Lloyd motives to join the Clean Cargo Group

4. Support the requested input for the EPS with operational details and explanation of the structure of a Container Liner Service Highlight the implications caused by Alliances and Consortia (Strings of vessels). Emphasize that pre and post transport (Green Cargo issues) are also very often managed or controlled by ocean carriers and/or their logistic entities (door-to-door concept). Use the forum of the Clean Cargo Group to promote Hapag-Lloyd’s ISO 14001 door-to-door registration and general environmental efforts towards our customers. What were Hapag-Lloyd’s objectives ?

5. Standardization (EPS): Efficient and structured reporting from well established inhouse sources on a continuous basis. Avoidance of multiple shipper’s formats for presentation of data. Transparency: Inhouse and outside useable format with key information to describe our environmental data and planning Comparison: Internal and external benchmarking (EPS) will drive the issue forward. Additional knowledge about environmental developments Better understanding of customers’ environmental concerns Improved environmental image / competitive advantage Better understanding of our own environmental performance What are the benefits for Hapag-Lloyd ?

6. Hapag-Lloyd view was confirmed: As a global carrier you need to organize an environmental management globally with one single responsible point of entry. Inhouse awareness is continuously growing further through ongoing discussion (ISO 14001, Clean Cargo, NTM etc.). Some competitors are doing a fine job on these issues. If you want to initiate new issues or correct unrealistic developments you need to do it jointly. Our company’s learning curve

7. To get more shippers and other shipowners involved To monitor or take a leading role in developing pragmatic standards and reporting formats Drive the improvement process through sensible benchmarks Future goals for the Clean Cargo Working Group from a Hapag-Lloyd perspective

8. Open and constructive dialogue Good understanding of the other side’s view Respect for each other’s positions and concerns Personal relationship builds up trust Atmosphere supports positive forward thinking Positive Atmosphere in the Clean Cargo Group

9. What are the most important next issues for the Clean Cargo Group ? Port Emissions Fuel Quality Specification Coordination with Land Transport Emissions Others We need to decide jointly on our priorities Outlook