AtoB@C Shipping and EFO partner for greener shipping solutions

In Sweden, AtoB@C Shipping and EFO, a joint venture of Swedish energy companies, announced their collaboration aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport. The initiative involves substituting 10% of EFO’s annual fuel consumption with renewable alternatives, leading to a projected 8.5% reduction in lifecycle emissions.

Andreas Ukmar, CEO at EFO, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are pleased to have found in AtoB@C Shipping a shipping company that not only shares our long-term vision but has also provided us with a tangible solution today to begin reducing our emissions immediately.”

The companies also implemented Virtual Arrival as a standard operational practice to optimize vessel speed when port delays are known. This strategy has already led to an 11% reduction in voyage emissions on trips where it has been applied. Frida Rowland, Commercial Director at AtoB@C Shipping, added, “We are excited to partner with EFO in advancing greener shipping practices. Renewable fuels are crucial in mitigating shipping emissions.”

Under this contract, two voyages have already been completed using 100% renewable fuel, with the hybrid vessel “Electramar” successfully delivering its second cargo in Oxelösund, Sweden.

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