Singapore, 9 July 2025 – Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. and ZeroNorth announce strategic alliance to boost maritime efficiency and decarbonisation. Trafigura, a global leader in commodities trading and logistics, will deploy ZeroNorth’s advanced digital platform across its controlled fleet of more than 350 vessels. The partnership aims to enhance voyage efficiency and significantly reduce carbon emissions, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in sustainable shipping.
As part of the collaboration, Trafigura will also take an equity stake in ZeroNorth, solidifying its commitment to long-term cooperation and innovation in the maritime sector. The investment positions the company alongside a select group of strategic stakeholders supporting ZeroNorth’s vision to drive decarbonisation and operational excellence in shipping through data and digital technologies.
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AI and Real-Time Analytics to Power Fleet Efficiency
ZeroNorth’s suite of tools integrates real-time vessel performance data, live weather conditions, ship-specific parameters, and fuel availability analytics to optimise voyages. The technology continuously processes these data points using artificial intelligence to provide actionable insights that reduce both fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.
The platform will offer enhanced vessel performance reporting, automated emissions analytics, and data-driven decision-making capabilities across Trafigura’s chartered and controlled fleet. These capabilities are expected to improve environmental performance, cost efficiency, and collaboration with vessel owners and operators.
Strategic Collaboration and Industry Impact
Under the terms of the agreement, Trafigura will join ZeroNorth’s circle of strategic partners, contributing shipping expertise and commercial insight to help steer the company’s future product development. The partnership also highlights a broader trend within the commodities and logistics sectors: the convergence of digital transformation and decarbonisation strategies.
“This partnership marks an important step in Trafigura’s commitment to improving efficiency and sustainability across its maritime operations,” said Andrea Olivi, Global Head of Shipping at Trafigura. “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.”
Søren C. Meyer, CEO at ZeroNorth, added: “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.”
The deal further positions ZeroNorth as a leading digital innovator in global shipping and reflects a continued industry shift toward cleaner and smarter maritime practices. In 2024 alone, ZeroNorth optimised over 72,000 voyage legs, contributing to a reduction of more than one million metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions across its customer base.
About ZeroNorth
ZeroNorth is a maritime technology company founded in 2020 with a mission to accelerate the decarbonisation of global shipping. Headquartered in Copenhagen, ZeroNorth operates across 10 countries and employs more than 600 people. Its platform leverages data and artificial intelligence to optimise voyage planning, reduce emissions, and enable digital transformation across the maritime supply chain.
In 2024, ZeroNorth’s systems reduced CO₂ emissions by over 1 million metric tonnes, optimizing over 72,000 voyage legs and generating 1.5 million route simulations. Customers include shipowners, charterers, operators, cargo owners, and bunker suppliers seeking a more efficient, data-informed path to sustainability.
About Trafigura
Trafigura Group is one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and logistics companies. Founded in 1993 and owned by its employees, Trafigura plays a central role in global supply chains by connecting producers and end-users of vital resources. The company trades a broad range of commodities including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, and energy, while investing in infrastructure, transportation, and sustainability-focused ventures.
The Group’s industrial assets include Nyrstar (multi-metals), Puma Energy (fuel storage and distribution), the Impala Terminals joint venture, and Greenergy, a major supplier of road fuels and biofuels. Trafigura employs over 13,000 people in more than 150 countries, with over 1,400 employee shareholders. The Group is actively investing in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies through platforms like MorGen Energy and Nala Renewables.
Source Trafigura Group Pte Ltd.