SWIRE Shipping has announced the successful trial of a biofuel on one of its transpacific services.
A sustainable B24 biofuel trial was conducted on Swire’s Sun Chief Express Ocean service.
A collaboration with UWL, the Sun Chief Express Ocean service directly connects Vietnam to the United States, with express connections into North America and Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.
MV Suva Chief, a vessel on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in Hong Kong with the 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., and Swire Shipping’s bunkering partner, the Hafnia Bunker Alliance.
Harry Stones, president of Swire Shipping North America, said, “This initiative reflects our commitment to exploring sustainable shipping solutions in response to increasing demand for greener options.
“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%.
“We look forward to continuing such efforts to minimise our environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future for the maritime industry.”
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.”
Headquartered in Singapore, Swire Shipping provides liner shipping services in the Asia-Pacific markets, as well as transpacific services and specialised logistics solutions.
