Swire Shipping has completed a successful B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service.
The company’s 2,750-teu Suva Chief (built 2021), a vessel on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in Hong Kong with the sustainable biofuel.
The B24 biofuel is a blend of sustainable biodiesel of waste origin and conventional fuels that is projected to reduce well-to-wake emissions for Swire Shipping’s customers by about 15%.
Swire Shipping North America president Harry Stones said: “We are excited to announce a successful biofuel trial on our Sun Chief Express Ocean service.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to exploring sustainable shipping solutions in response to increasing demand for greener options.
“We look forward to continuing such efforts to minimise our environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future for the maritime industry.”
The trial was conducted in partnership with Hong Kong-based marine fuel supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical (CPN) and Swire Shipping’s bunkering partner, the Hafnia Bunker Alliance.
CPN director Calvin Chung said: “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. This biofuel delivery serves to reinforce our dedication to eco-friendly port energy supply and achieving the global decarbonisation goals.”
Hafnia Bunker Alliance head Peter Grunwaldt 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.”
The Sun Chief Express Ocean service, a transpacific service in collaboration with United Wind Logistic is one of the fastest in the market with express connections into the heart of North America, and parts of Asia including Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.
