U-Ming Marine Transport Corp. announces first bunkering operation of B24 biofuel on bulk carrier at Port of Singapore

Since 2023, U-Ming has actively promoted a low-carbon fuel substitution strategy, gradually increasing the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel. As of 2024, LNG accounts for approximately 8.15% of the company’s total energy consumption, demonstrating tangible progress in its low-carbon transition.

However, adopting low-carbon fuels like LNG requires the installation of additional fuel tanks, which poses spatial challenges for smaller vessels. In response, U-Ming has selected the ultramax bulk carrier Asian Progress as the starting point to introduce B24 biofuel, pioneering the use of low-carbon fuel in smaller vessels.

The bunkering operation was supplied by TFG MARINE PTE LTD, with a total volume of 300 metric tons. It is expected to reduce well-to-wake carbon emissions by approximately 20% compared to conventional marine fuel. This initiative supports U-Ming’s short- to mid-term goal of increasing the proportion of low-carbon fuel usage by 2030 and reflects the company’s strong commitment to sustainable shipping and its forward-looking vision.