In Taiwan, Taipei Times reports Seawool, a fabric made from discarded oyster shells and recycled plastic, is generating NT$200 million annually and gaining popularity among sustainable fashion brands in Europe and the US. Known for its temperature-regulating properties and wool-like texture, Seawool has become a sought-after material for outdoor and eco-conscious clothing lines. Developed by […]
In Taiwan, Dimerco Express Group teamed with Acer and Cathay Cargo to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Dimerco’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of logistics, this agreement will support the adoption of SAF on Cathay Cargo’s flights starting in 2024. “We […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines has commissioned up to 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships, costing between $1.68 billion and $2.5 billion, in response to rising demand on the Far East-Middle East and India trades. The orders include twelve 8,000 TEU vessels from Taiwan’s CSBC Corp, with options for an additional […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has decided to bunker its 11,000 TEU containership YM Together with sustainable biofuel in South Korea. In collaboration with KPI OceanConnect, a marine energy supplier, YM Together, currently serving the Trans-Pacific route PN3, bunkered the B30 HSFO biofuel at Pusan […]
In Taiwan, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported their ship ‘YM Together’ became the first foreign-flagged vessel in South Korea to bunker biofuel, collaborating with marine energy supplier KPI OceanConnect. The ship bunkered B30 HSFO biofuel at Pusan Port, a blend made from used cooking oil that meets ISO 8217 and ISCC standards. This biofuel […]
In Taiwan, Offshore Energy reports Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine has ordered six Sub-Panamax methanol dual-fuel containerships to be built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Evergreen will pay $52-58 million per 2,400 TEU vessel. The order for the ship sextet was placed on behalf of Italia Marittima S.p.A., a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine. Additionally, […]
In Taiwan, Dairen Chemical Corporation has joined The LYCRA Company and Qore in developing biobased LYCRA Fiber, commonly known as spandex. The three companies have signed a letter or intent to convert QIRA, a biobased 1,4-butanediol produced by Qore, into polytetramethylene ether glycol, a precursor to LYCRA fiber. The deal will make Dairen the first […]
