Japan's NYK Line Leads the Way on Biofuels for International Shipping

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In a groundbreaking move, Japan's NYK Line announced on June 30 that it had successfully transported cargo using biodiesel fuel. This was the first time to do so for any of their overseas-bound vessels. By substituting biofuel for heavy oil, they have been actively working towards reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The DAIO AUSTRAL is the NYK Line vessel that made this historic journey. Exclusively designed for Daio Paper Corporation, it is a dedicated wood chip carrier weighing a total of 49,035 tons. Departing from Kinuura Port in Aichi Prefecture on June 22, the vessel utilized biofuel alongside its primary fuel, heavy oil. A week later, it successfully arrived at Cai Lan Port in Vietnam on June 29.

Why Use Biofuels?

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Author: Megumi Fukushima