Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has reached a significant milestone in its green shipping transition, with its annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering volume surpassing 100,000 cubic meters for the first time.
By the end of May, the port delivered 106,000 cubic meters of LNG marine fuel, exceeding its total annual volume for previous years. A recent highlight of these efforts was the bonded LNG bunkering operation by the Haiyang Shiyou 302 vessel for Pacific International Lines’ dual-fuel container ship Cuicheng, conducted at the Chuanshan Port Area under the oversight of Ningbo Border Inspection officers.
As informed, to enhance operational efficiency, the border inspection station implemented a “dual-track inspection” model, enabling simultaneous document handling and onboard checks. This innovation, supported by electronic fencing and video surveillance, improves vessel turnaround times and helps address storage and scheduling constraints.
Since launching its first LNG bunkering operation in June 2023, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has rapidly expanded its LNG services to major terminals.
Alongside LNG, the port is pioneering alternative marine fuels, having carried out China’s first biofuel bunkering for a container ship at sea and now offering full biofuel bunkering services.
Efforts are also underway to develop green methanol capabilities, reinforcing the port’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable shipping industry.
