The mining company OK signed an agreement with Chinese company Shandong for the chartering and construction of the first Transoceanic ships powered by ethanol around the worldThe information was released by Reuters, this Tuesday (9). According to the agency, the initiative is part of the company's strategy of reduce carbon emissions in maritime transport, one of the main environmental bottlenecks in the iron ore logistics chain. The The agreement provides for the use of vessels that will use ethanol as an alternative fuel., partially replacing traditional fossil fuels, such as bunker oil. This measure is aligned with global goals for decarbonizing the shipping sector.According to OKThe project also reinforces Brazil's role as a potential supplier of renewable fuels, especially ethanol, considered a cleaner alternative for international transportation. The partnership with… Shandong should contribute to expanding the adoption of sustainable solutions in maritime logistics, as well as strengthening the cooperation between Brazil and China in the development of low-carbon technologiesThis initiative comes at a time when major global companies are intensifying efforts to reduce their environmental footprint, in the face of… regulatory pressures and market demands for more sustainable practices.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.