July 9, 2025
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. has announced a strategic alliance with maritime technology company ZeroNorth with the aim to optimize shipping emissions with AI-driven solutions
In particular, Trafigura is set to roll out ZeroNorth’s platform across most of its controlled fleet of more than 350 vessels, including its voyage optimisation systems, emissions analytics and vessel reporting tools. Additionally, Trafigura will take an equity stake in ZeroNorth, further deepening the ties between the two companies.
ZeroNorth’s technology uses advanced artificial intelligence and real-time data, including live weather conditions, vessel specifications, ship performance data and fuel availability to optimise operational performance continuously. The implementation of ZeroNorth’s solutions is expected to deliver reductions in both fuel consumption and carbon emissions across Trafigura’s chartered fleet.
As part of the agreement, Trafigura will also join ZeroNorth’s group of strategic partners, contribute practical industry insights to product development and play an active role in shaping the company’s long-term direction.
Andrea Olivi, Global Head of Shipping at Trafigura, commented: “This partnership marks an important step in Trafigura’s commitment to improving efficiency and sustainability across its maritime operations. The ZeroNorth platform will help us optimise fleet performance through enhanced monitoring of fuel and emissions while improving data collection and quality. It will also strengthen our relationships with vessel owners through more effective communication and information sharing.”
In 2024, ZeroNorth optimised 72,000 voyage legs by generating 1.5 million routes, which reduced CO2 emissions by over one million metric tonnes for our customers.
Søren C. Meyer, CEO at ZeroNorth said: “We’re proud to partner with Trafigura – one of the largest players in global commodity trading and shipping. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing the use of technology and high-quality data, sending a clear signal to the industry about the vital roles these play in the energy transition. Trafigura’s insight, scale, and ambition will be invaluable to our strategic direction and will help accelerate the impact of our platform across the industry.”
Trafigura invests in renewable energy projects and technologies to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, including through MorGen Energy and its joint venture, Nala Renewables. Demonstrating its commitment to decarbonization targets, the company announced in its latest sustainability report that it had reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 31%.
