NYK Line launches sixth LNG-fuelled PCTC

Japanese shipping company NYK Line has launched its sixth LNG-fuelled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), Sumire Leader.

PHOTO: NYK Line’s sixth LNG-fuelled PCTC, Sumire Leader, at sea. NYK Line

The PCTC arrived at the port of Hiroshima in Japan on Tuesday and then proceeded to the port of Nakanoseki on Wednesday. It is the fourth and final LNG-fuelled vessel built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) in China. The first in the series, Jasmine Leader, was delivered in February.

The vesselhas started providing services to Mazda Motor Corporation. The vessel will transport vehicles, including those manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. The company said that the goal is to meet the demand for environmentally friendly logistics.

The Sumire Leader has a total length of 199.9 meters and a beam of 38 meters. The 71,546 mt PCPT vessel can carry up to 7,000 units.

NYK aims to reduce carbon emissions as part of its strategy to transition towards a greener future. To achieve this, they have identified LNG as a bridging solution. NYK plans to integrate 20 new PCTCs fuelled by LNG into its Sail GREEN brand by 2028.

By Debarati Bhattacharjee

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