In India, Hindustan Times reports while Maruti Suzuki India Limited is preparing to launch its first electric vehicle in the coming months, Chairman R.C. Bhargava emphasized the company’s strategy of offering diverse technologies to meet India’s varied economic and social needs. According to the annual report, 60% of Maruti Suzuki’s annual sales are projected to […]
In Massachusetts, CNBC reports Kudos, a sustainable diaper brand founded by “Shark Tank” alum Amrita Saigal, is set to launch in 375 Target stores nationwide, aiming to disrupt the traditional diaper market dominated by giants like Pampers and Huggies. Kudos diapers are 100% cotton-lined and incorporate degradable materials such as sugarcane and trees, making them […]
In Japan, Material Flow Plus reports seven leading Japanese companies have agreed to conduct a demonstration test to promote the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Narita Airport through an initiative to build a new scheme for trading “Scope 3 environmental value,” which refers to the indirect reduction of CO2 emissions from using SAF. Participants […]
In Brussels, The European Commission has approved Bunge Global S.A.’s acquisition of Viterra Limited, contingent on specific conditions to address competition concerns. The Commission’s investigation revealed that the merger, as initially proposed, would have reduced competition in the oilseeds market in Central Europe, impacting products such as animal feed, cooking oils, and biodiesel. Both Bunge […]
In Sweden, ScanOcean and Vegoil have partnered to bunker B30-DMA fuel containing Swedish-produced Rapeseed Methyl Ester from Energifabriken at the port of Oskarshamn on the vessel “Key Fjord”. This collaboration aims to leverage RME as a renewable feedstock for marine fuel blends, marking a significant step toward sustainable shipping. The B30-DMA fuel, certified under ISCC-EU […]
In Oman, DEME and OQ have announced a partnership with bp for the HYPORT Duqm project, a major green hydrogen initiative in Oman where bp will acquire a 49% stake in the project, while OQ and DEME will each retain 25.5%. This collaboration will see bp becoming a key player in the green hydrogen project […]
In Singapore, TFG Marine, a marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline, and Golden Ocean, has signed a long-term time charter agreement with Consort Bunkers for four newbuild methanol carriage-ready bunker tankers. The 6,500-dwt IMO type 2 tankers are being built by Merchants Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China. Operated by Consort Bunkers for TFG […]
In Florida, Crowley announced they have taken delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind, built by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The Progress will enhance access to cleaner energy for ship operators at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, upon its final commissioning this month. […]
In the UK, Offshore Energy reports Avenir LNG has begun its first bioLNG delivery to Swedish ferry operator Destination Gotland, with the Avenir Aspiration, a dual-purpose, 7,500-cubic-meter LNG bunkering and supply vessel, at the Port of Visby, Sweden. The ISCC-certified bioLNG was produced in Europe and loaded at the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Marcus Risberg, […]
In Finland, shipping operator Finnlines is evaluating plans for a €400-500 million Green Investment Programme for the Finland-Germany route, including investments in green technology and green fuel-powered vessels, aimed at lowering CO2 emissions and enhancing environmental performance. In February, Finnlines completed their €500 million Green Newbuilding Programme. This initiative introduced five new vessels equipped with […]
