First China-built biomethanol ship aims to set sail in Q2

Shift to green shipping fuel accelerates as Asia becomes construction hub

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X-Press Feeders' first dual-fuel ship, powered by green methanol and diesel, is being equipped for its maiden journey at a Shanghai shipyard. (X-Press Feeders)

JENS KASTNER, Contributing writer

HAMBURG, Germany -- The first biomethanol container ship built by a Chinese company is set to depart from Shanghai for Rotterdam in the second quarter, as the industry moves toward cleaner fuels following a new European Union rule requiring large shippers submit emission certificates.

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