NORDEN, a global provider of ocean-based freight services for bulk cargo and project cargo of all sizes, has announced a significant milestone. Last week, the company completed the first-ever 100% biofuel (B100) bunkering in Singapore. This achievement follows the successful trial of a B24/VLSFO blend on the Panamax vessel NORD TAURUS. Entrusted by vessel owner ITOCHU Corporation, NORDEN carried out the first B100 bunkering in Singapore with the support of bunker supplier Mitsui & Co. Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd. (METS) – a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
“It is a great milestone for NORDEN to be able to carry out the first ever B100 bunkering in Singapore, supporting our ambition to decarbonise our customers’ supply chains. The week before, we did the first B100 bunkering on our Capesize NORD STEEL in Rotterdam, further adding to our aspirations to be a frontrunner within the decarbonisation of shipping. Thanks to the owner and supplier for a strong collaboration,” says Henrik Røjel, Head of Decarbonisation & Climate Solutions at NORDEN.
The maritime sector, responsible for 90% of global trade, ranks as the third-largest emitter in transportation. This sector faces increasing pressure to enhance environmental stewardship, driven by urgent calls from environmental advocates and stringent regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The IMO has set ambitious decarbonization targets to mitigate the environmental impact of shipping, prompting shipping companies to adopt more sustainable practices while maintaining safe and economical operations.
Aligned with the IMO’s decarbonization goals, NORDEN remains firmly committed to sustainable shipping.
About NORDEN
NORDEN is a global provider of ocean-based freight services for bulk and project cargo of all sizes. The company integrates freight solutions with port logistics, helping customers to optimise and decarbonise supply chains. NORDEN provides tailored solutions based on flexibility, reliability, and intelligence. Its agile business model ensures stability by continuously adapting its fleet to market developments and customer needs.
Founded in 1871, NORDEN is one of Denmark’s oldest internationally operating shipping companies. Incorporated in Denmark, it is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen as part of the OMX Nordic Large Cap index. With 14 offices across 6 continents, NORDEN is truly an integrated part of global trade.
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