Swire Shipping wraps up sustainable biofuel trial

Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping, part of Swire Group, has completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service.

MV Suva Chief, a containership 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 (CPN), and Swire Shipping’s bunkering partner, the Hafnia Bunker Alliance.

“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,” Harry Stones, President of Swire Shipping North America, commented.

“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.”

“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,” Peter Grunwaldt, Head of the Hafnia Bunker Alliance, said.

A collaboration with UWL, the Sun Chief Express Ocean service directly connects Vietnam to the United States.

Last year, Swire Shipping joined the Global Maritime Forum, an international not-for-profit organization for the global maritime industry, as an official partner, as the shipping company strives to promote sustainability and contribute to the maritime industry’s decarbonization goals.

Swire Shipping has set the following decarbonization targets: achieving a 50% reduction of carbon intensity by 2030 compared to the baseline (2015) (a medium-term target) and achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and adoption of near-zero-emission fuels in the operated fleet (a long-term target).