K Line signs B100 biofuel supply contract World Fuel services

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has signed a marine biofuel supply contract with World Fuel Services, facilitating the use of B100 biofuel, a 100% biodiesel, for the car carrier Apollon Highway.

The ship was supplied with the biofuel at Zeebrugge, Belgium, on March 31st and began its test voyage on April 1st, completing it on April 30th. The biofuel used this time was made from renewable organic resources such as biomass, avoiding the use of raw materials that compete with food and feed.

According to K Line, the use of B100 biofuel, which does not require modifications to existing diesel engines, is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 80-90%.

This initiative aligns with K Line’s “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050, which aims to improve CO2 emission efficiency by 50% compared to 2008 levels by 2030, exceeding the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) target of a 40% improvement.

The long-term goal is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As part of its action plan, K Line is committed to introducing alternative fuels that can significantly reduce environmental impact and support the achievement of these sustainability objectives.