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Another day, another milestone in shipping’s alternative fuel transition!     Congratulations to the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for conducting a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied biomethane at the Port of Rotterdam. A total of 100 tonnes of mass-balanced liquefied biomethane was supplied by Shell on 19th October to the CMA CGM container ship CMA CGM TIVOLI.    Our COO, Steve Esau, commenting on the latest progress notes: “With COP 29 having recently drawn to a close, we’re delighted to see one of the key outcomes from COP 26, the Clydebank Declaration to develop green shipping corridors, bearing real fruit via the Rotterdam-Singapore corridor and liquefied biomethane.”    “With SEA-LNG leading the Methane Track of the Rotterdam-Singapore Green Corridor, we have been developing pilots to test regulatory and buyer acceptance of ISCC EU certified mass balanced LBM as a marine fuel in both Rotterdam and Singapore. Our aim is to help create the commercial framework enabling LBM and other alternative marine fuels to scale.”    “This moment marks a major milestone in the alternative fuels transition and has required collaboration from across the entire biomethane value chain, from producers, terminal operators, ports, shipping lines and bunker fuel suppliers.  It sets a precedent for other green corridor initiatives and provides lessons for the shipping industry’s transition to alternative marine fuels.”    Read more on the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/edBnFDus    #Decarbonisation #LNG #ShipsAndShipping 

"[This technology] allows the industry to shift from black fuels or fossil fuels into what we call e-methanol, or green methanol, significantly reducing the carbon outlets of normal shipping," he said. Maersk broadly defines green fuels as fuels with a minimum 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis compared with fossil reference fuels." https://lnkd.in/d3RKHPRM

SINGAPORE — Denmark-based shipping and logistics giant Maersk unveiled its latest dual-fuel methanol vessel in the Southeast Asian country on Thursday as the industry ramps up decarbonization efforts. The newly named A.P. Møller is a 350-meter-long ship that adds to a growing fleet of Maersk vessels that are able to run on methanol as well as traditional marine fuels. Speaking to CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia," Maersk's Asia-Pacific president, Ditlev Blicher, said the vessels represent the latest technology that is ready to decarbonize shipping.

- Gasum has signed a supply agreement to provide Hapag-Lloyd AG with 20,000 mt of bio-LNG for containerships operating between Singapore and Rotterdam in 2025-2026. This supports Hapag-Lloyd AG's commitment to the ZEMBA project and its goal of becoming net-zero carbon by 2045. Bio-LNG, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%, is gaining popularity as an alternative marine fuel. The agreement is a significant step in the green transition for the maritime sector. Gasum’s bio-LNG, produced from waste feedstocks, will fuel Hapag-Lloyd AG’s ships, creating a long-distance green corridor. Gasum aims to offer seven TWh of renewable gas by 2027, leading to significant CO2 reductions. Gulshan Singh, PhD Margaret A. Kidd, CMILT, CPE™ #SCLT4380 #ESG

In a significant move towards sustainable shipping, Hapag-Lloyd has announced a long-term offtake agreement with Goldwind, a prominent player in the clean energy sector based in Beijing, China.

Denmark-based logistics giant Maersk unveiled its latest dual-fuel methanol vessel in Singapore, as the shipping industry ramps up decarbonization efforts. For daily news and analysis subscribe to the https://lnkd.in/eZXZfBx6 newsletter. #Logistics #SupplyChain #Transport

8th large dual-fuel methanol vessel A.P. Møller. The technology is there, as demonstrated by sister ships - Ane, Astrid, Antonia, Alette, Alexandra, and Angelica Mærsk, plus the recently retrofitted Maersk Halifax. Getting to net zero isn’t easy. It demands more than innovation. It demands collective action. Effective regulation from the International Maritime Organization that provides regulatory certainty and long term visibility is key to the energy transition. To close the price gap between green and fossil fuels, drive substantial emissions reductions, and ensure that fuels are scientifically assessed and regulated based on their greenhouse gas impacts.   Milestones celebrated today in Singapore, a great maritime nation, remind us of what’s possible. But we must stay focused on the goal. We need every player on the field, every supporter in the stands, and every advocate in the ecosystem to join us in this crucial match. The finish line is clear: Net Zero. The path forward is together. Let’s get there. #Maersk #allthewaytozero #energytransition #decarbonisation

Last week, the Alette Maersk was the first container vessel powered by low-carbon methanol fuel to cross the Pacific Ocean. However, this huge milestone was marred when there was nowhere to buy more of the green fuel for the return leg of the journey.   This highlights the chicken and egg challenge facing marine decarbonisation - how can shipping operators invest in zero emission solutions without the confidence that port infrastructure will be there to support them?   The same challenge is faced by shipping lines seeking to electrify. That's why we're building a truly global network of cold ironing and propulsion charging at key locations worldwide, giving shipping lines the confidence to invest in a cleaner future. This is the kind of ambition and action the industry needs to cut emissions in line with its targets - as A.P. Moller - Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc rightly puts it, "we're on a clock."   Read more in Reuters, written by Lisa Baertlein: https://lnkd.in/eAR4PRwa  

Maersk’s methanol-enabled boxship calls at Hamburg A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk)’s methanol-enabled container vessel, ‘Ane Maersk’, has arrived at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg for the first time on its maiden trip from Asia to Europe. The ‘Ane Maersk’ is the first of its kind to use methanol as fuel and makes a port call in Hamburg. Axel Mattern, CEO of Port of Hamburg Marketing, remarked: “Ane Maersk’s arrival at the Port of Hamburg underscores the maritime sector’s swift progress towards climate neutrality. It reflects the Port of Hamburg’s commitment to carbon neutrality.” The Ane Maersk boasts a novel ship design, with the bridge superstructures at the very front of the bow, and is 350 metres in length and 53.5 metres wide. This was reportedly necessary to compensate for the cargo room loss caused by the bigger tanks that were required. Methanol contains around half the energy content of fossil oil. This means that almost twice as much gasoline is required. https://bit.ly/3TYrpV9 #methanol #alternativefuel #renewable #cleanfuel #futurefuel #energytransition #sustainable

Several international NGOs are now disappointed and describe A.P. Moller - Maersk's pivot on LNG as hypocrisy, as it's a fuel it has previously distanced itself from. ”Maersk’s decision is likely driven by the economic attractiveness of fossil LNG in the short term. But even under the most optimistic assumptions about methane leakage, LNG cannot deliver the science-based targets Maersk has committed to,” says Inesa Ulichina, sustainable shipping officer Transport & Environment (T&E). Customers and environmental organizations have in recent years distanced themselves from LNG as it is fossil fuel and can only reduce CO2 emissions by about a fifth. Maersk says that the investment is a matter of competitiveness: ”Our fleet renewal program is fundamental to maintaining competitive edge in our ocean business, and it is a cornerstone in decarbonising our operations,” says Maersk COO Rabab Boulos, in the statement about the fleet renewal proces. #container #shipping #LNG #logistics