Titan has successfully completed its First LNG delivery to the Pontus Highway, a 2024-built Pure Car Carrier operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line), marking the start of a long-term partnership between the two companies. The delivery was made at the ICO terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium, and is a significant milestone in K Line’s ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact and achieve ambitious decarbonisation targets by 2050.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, K Line has been progressively investing in dual-fuel LNG vessels, including the Pontus Highway, to help meet these environmental goals. LNG (liquefied natural gas) is seen as a cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuels, significantly reducing harmful emissions such as sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
A Strategic Partnership for Environmental Progress
The delivery to the Pontus Highway is the first under a long-term contract between Titan and K Line, further cementing the relationship between the two companies. Titan, a leading LNG bunker supplier, has played a crucial role in supporting K Line’s decarbonisation journey by providing LNG as a marine fuel. This partnership highlights the growing importance of LNG in the shipping industry as companies work towards reducing their carbon footprints.
Nicolas Ganas, Senior Trader and Business Development Manager at Titan, expressed his excitement about the collaboration: “Titan is honoured to play a part in K Line’s journey towards achieving its ambitious environmental targets. We have conducted a successful LNG bunker operation for the Pontus Highway, and we are looking forward to many more under our long-term partnership.”
K Line’s Commitment to Decarbonisation
K Line, a leading Japanese shipping company, has been actively advancing its environmental strategy as part of its broader commitment to sustainability. By investing in LNG-powered vessels, the company is taking significant steps toward decarbonising its fleet, which is an essential part of its roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Pontus Highway, like other dual-fuel LNG vessels, is designed to operate using both LNG and conventional fuels, providing a flexible and sustainable solution for the shipping industry. This strategy not only helps K Line meet its own emissions reduction targets but also contributes to the wider effort to make shipping more sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Titan’s Role in LNG Bunkering
Titan has been at the forefront of LNG bunkering, offering tailored solutions to shipping companies worldwide. The company’s ability to provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly LNG deliveries makes it an ideal partner for shipping companies like K Line, which are looking to transition to cleaner fuels.
Titan’s LNG bunkering services are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance, ensuring that its customers’ vessels are fueled with the best available alternative to traditional marine fuels. The successful delivery to the Pontus Highway is just one example of Titan’s growing role in the global LNG bunkering market.
Looking Ahead
The long-term partnership between Titan and K Line is set to continue, with future LNG bunker deliveries planned as part of K Line’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. As the shipping industry transitions toward more eco-friendly fuels, Titan is proud to support its partners in reducing their environmental impact and achieving their decarbonisation goals.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) in Brief
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) is a leading global provider of maritime transportation services, specializing in a wide range of vessels, including car carriers, bulk carriers, container ships, LNG carriers, and tankers. Founded in 1919, the company has built a reputation for excellence in shipping operations, with a strong focus on safety, environmental sustainability, and innovation.
As a pioneer in the maritime industry, K LINE has consistently embraced cutting-edge technologies and best practices to improve operational efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of its fleet. The company is committed to advancing the shipping industry’s transition toward a more sustainable future, with ongoing efforts to adopt low-impact fuels and technologies, such as LNG and ammonia, to reduce emissions and support decarbonization.
About Titan
Titan is a leading, independent supplier of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and BioLNG (Liquefied Biomethane, LBM) to the global maritime and industrial sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Titan provides high-quality, reliable, and environmentally friendly fuel solutions that support the transition to cleaner energy for the shipping and logistics industries.
As a trusted physical bunker supplier, Titan offers comprehensive LNG and BioLNG bunkering services, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective fuel delivery worldwide. We are proud to support our clients in meeting their environmental targets, reducing carbon emissions, and achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Source Titan Clean Fuels