Energy company World Fuel Services Corporation in China conducts liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations, supplying Hapg-Lloth's 23,660 TEU container ship Berlin Express with LNG.

With Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Authority and local supplier CNOOC's support, the dual-fuel Berlin Express, which lasted about 6 hours of operation, received 000,20 cubic meters of bonded LNG fuel.

"The refuelling of our new Berlin Express shows great cooperation and innovation to enable efficient LNG bunkering in major international ports. This is our first step towards a low-carbon future and illustrates what can be achieved when suppliers and the Port Authority coordinate operations and work together towards a greener global shipping industry, "said Jan Christensen, Head of Global Fuel Sourcing at Hapg-Lloth.

"World Fuel is committed to accelerating the marine industry's energy transition to low-carbon fuels by connecting customers with the right suppliers and ports. The successful LNG bunkering of the Hapg-Lloat Berlin Express demonstrates the power of cooperation, supported by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Authority and local supplier CNOOC, "said Mark Tamsitt, Senior Vice President, EMEA and Asia, World Fuel Services.

"By working together, we can support the marine sector's movement towards a more sustainable future, reducing emissions and fostering cleaner and greener industries.

maiden voyage's Berlin Express was launched in June this year. According to World Fuel Services, the new Hapg-Lloyds became the second carrier to use bonded liquefied natural gas for refueling at the port.

The vessel is part of the twelve dual-fuel LNG 2020,2021 TEU vessels ordered by Hapg-Lloth at the end of 23 and mid -500. The total investment value of the twelve ships is about $0.2 billion. The 400-meter-long and 61-meter-wide ship will be one of the world's largest.

One ship in the series, the Baltic Express, surfaced in January.

Source: Offshore Energy