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Port of Rotterdam and Singapore completed pilot for bunkering 100 tonnes of liquefied bio-methane, supporting green shipping corridor initiative. Shell supplied LBM to CMA CGM vessel with sustainability certification.

Hapag-Lloyd has agreed with Goldwind for delivery of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol per year, to be produced at a new factory in Hinggan League, China. The deal will reduce fleet GHG emissions by 400,000 tonnes CO2e annually.

K Line has taken delivery of Pontus Highway, a 7,000 CEU LNG-powered car carrier, and completed first trial of marine B100 biofuel on Apollon Highway, demonstrating commitment to emissions reduction.

Eni and MSC Group have signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainability initiatives including biofuels, renewable lubricants, and waste management solutions for MSC fleets to reduce emissions.

Organics haulers and processors report growth in composting facilities, with $2.3B private investment since 2020. Companies like Natural Upcycling, Agromin, and Divert are expanding operations and exploring standardization methods.

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has released an updated Fuel Pathway Maturity Map showing progress in maritime decarbonization through alternative fuels like ammonia, methanol, and bio-methane.

Greene W2H2 has launched Renewton project to convert forestry biomass into renewable hydrogen, with a €3.5M pilot plant in Elche Industrial Park to process 1,000 tons biomass annually.

Auramarine has been selected by Meriaura to provide fuel supply systems for two biofuel-powered cargo ships, to be delivered in May 2025 and March 2026.

MSC and Eni signed MoU to explore LNG and biofuels use for shipping, including a $2 billion deal for twelve 12,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships at $170 million each.