NYK starts continuous use of bio-LNG bunker fuel from Titan on car carriers

Japanese shipping company NYK on Wednesday (23 July) said it has commenced the continuous use of bio-LNG fuel on its LNG-powered car carriers.

The fuel is supplied by LNG bunker fuel supplier Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first vessel to receive the fuel was Daisy Leader on 15 June, and the second was Sumire Leader on 18 July.

The expanded use of bio-LNG is one of the key initiatives by NYK to achieve decarbonisation of the shipping industry through the operation of LNG-fuelled vessels and usage of biofuel. 

Titan CEO Niels den Nijs, said: “I would like to express my sincere respect for NYK’s decision to start using bio-LNG fuel. Titan’s mission is to provide solutions to help the shipping industry transition to cleaner fuels. We are very pleased to be able to accelerate our decarbonization efforts together with NYK through this replenishment.”

NYK Fuel Group General Manager Kaori Takahashi, said: “We are very pleased to begin the continued use of bio-LNG fuel. Bio-LNG fuel is a highly effective option for decarbonizing the shipping industry, and we will continue actively promoting its use. This initiative will be an important step toward reducing our environmental impact further and achieving a sustainable future.”

Photo credit: NYK
Published: 29 July, 2025