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Swire Shipping Completes Biofuel Trial

[ August 21, 2024   //   ]

Swire Shipping said it has successfully completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific Sun Chief Express Ocean service.

            A collaboration with UWL, the Sun Chief Express Ocean service directly connects Vietnam to the U.S. and is the fastest in the market, with express connections into the heart of North America and Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand, the carrier said.

            “This initiative reflects our commitment to exploring sustainable shipping solutions in response to increasing demand for greener options,” said Harry Stones, president of Swire Shipping North America. “The use of sustainable B24 biofuel in our Sun Chief Express Ocean service is projected to reduce well-to-wake emissions for our customers by an estimated 15 percent.”

            B24 biofuel comprises a blend of 24 percent used cooking oil methyl ester and 76 percent very low sulfur fuel oil, an alternative to traditional marine fuel oil.

            Suva Chief, a vessel on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in Hong Kong with sustainable B24 biofuel, a blend of sustainable biodiesel of waste origin and conventional fuels. The trial was conducted in partnership with Hong Kong-based marine fuel supplier, Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co. Ltd., and Swire Shipping’s bunkering partner, the Hafnia Bunker Alliance.

            “As the leading biofuel physical supplier in Hong Kong, we are pleased to assist Swire Shipping and Hafnia in their first biofuel supply in our port,” said Calvin Chung, director of Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co. Ltd. “This biofuel delivery serves to reinforce our dedication to eco-friendly port energy supply and achieving the global decarbonization goals.”

            Peter Grunwaldt, head of the Hafnia Bunker Alliance said: “We are proud to have supported Swire Shipping in their successful biofuel trial, furthering our shared commitment to reducing emissions and fostering a more sustainable maritime future.”

            Singapore-based Swire Shipping is the deep-sea ship owning and operating arm of the Swire group. Swire Shipping provides several high frequency liner shipping services in the Asia Pacific markets; integrated logistics solutions in the Pacific; transpacific services between North Asia and the Pacific Northwest; and specialist shipping services to the global project logistics market under the brand name, Swire Projects.

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