Swiss-based Sallaum Lines, an international ocean transportation company specialised in global RoRo cargo shipping, on Tuesday (25 March) said it expects to receive numerous biofuel bunker supplies totalling around 3,400 metric tonnes (mt) in 2025.
This strategy is expected to save around 1,000 mt of CO2 equivalent emissions.
As part of its transition plan to safe bunkering with biofuels, Sallaum Lines’ vessel, Silver Moon, is now operating on a biofuel blend of 90% Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and 10% Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)—a significant step toward reducing harmful emissions and promoting cleaner fuel alternatives.
“This combination reduces harmful emissions and offers a more sustainable fuel profile compared to traditional petroleum-based options. As interest in alternative fuels grows, Sallaum Lines sets a remarkable example for the industry, challenging conventional practices that have persisted for decades.”
The company added it achieved a reduction of 10% in emissions on its first voyage from South Africa to Europe, marking a crucial milestone in its sustainability journey.
Photo credit: Sallaum Lines
Published: 26 March, 2025
