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Shenzhen completes first bonded LNG bunker fuel terminal loading op

LNG bunker vessel” Xin Ao Pu Tuo Hao” successfully loaded LNG bunker fuel cargo through a newly-added “pipeline-ship” model at facility in Dapeng New District.
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Shenzhen has completed its first loading of bonded LNG bunker fuel cargo for the first time using a newly-added “pipeline-ship” model, according to China-based media on Monday (14 February). 

The 8,500-square-metre liquified natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel Xin Ao Pu Tuo Hao, successfully loaded LNG bunker fuel cargo at the PipeChina Shenzhen Natural Gas Co., Ltd, marking the first berthing and bonded LNG bunker fuel loading operation in the Dapeng New District. 

Through a “pipeline-ship” model, the LNG in the terminal’s tank is transferred to a LNG bunkering ship through a pipeline for distribution as marine fuel to container ships.

The new service allows LNG bunker vessels to load LNG bunker fuel without needing to travel far to do so which can greatly reduce the shipping cost of the bunkering company.

In order to meet the berthing of LNG bunkering ships and other small ships, National Pipeline Network Group Shenzhen Natural Gas, with the strong support of Shenzhen and Dapeng New District, remodelled the original 80,000-266,000-square-metre wharf. 

At the beginning of February 2023, the terminal successfully passed the completion inspection and obtained the qualification to be opened. Shenzhen LNG has also become the first receiving station in South China that can provide bonded LNG loading services for LNG bunkering ships. 

The successful completion of the first berthing and loading of LNG in Shenzhen is a breakthrough in the reform of the bonded bunkering licence for international ships granted by China’s central government, but also a step forward in Shenzhen’s journey to promote the development of green shipping and build an international bonded fuel bunkering centre.

Xin Ao Pu Tuo Hao is said to also be the world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel equipped with a type-C tank and it is China’s first seagoing LNG bunker vessel as well as the first vessel of its kind built and owned by Chinese companies.

Disclaimer: The above article published by Manifold Times was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. While considerable efforts have been taken to verify its accuracy through a professional translator and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness and reliability of any information.

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Published: 15 February, 2023

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OOCL dual-fuel boxship completes first green methanol bunkering op at Qingdao Port

“OOCL Wisdom” completed its first green methanol bunkering and commenced its maiden voyage to Europe at Qingdao Port on 3 July.

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​International container transportation and logistics company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) on Friday (3 July) said its first methanol dual-fuel containership, OOCL Wisdom, completed its first green methanol bunkering and commenced its maiden voyage at Qingdao Port.

OOCL Wisdom is the first in a series of seven methanol dual-fuel container vessels. With a maximum capacity of 24,168 TEU, it is currently the world’s largest methanol dual‑fuel container vessel and is deployed on the Asia – North Europe Loop 1 (LL1) service.

Mr. Peter Pan, Director of Trades of OOCL, said: “OOCL Wisdom completed its first green methanol bunkering and commenced its maiden voyage to Europe at Qingdao Port, representing a significant achievement of the deepening collaboration between OOCL and Shandong Port Group, and reflecting OOCL’s steadfast commitment to green and low‑carbon development, digital intelligence and sustainability.”

 

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Published: 6 July, 2026

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Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

“Hai Yang Shi You 302” supplied container ship “MSC Maria Laura” with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area, after the bunkering vessel received bonded LNG in Zhoushan.

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Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Zhejiang Province on Saturday (27 June) completed its first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation at Chuanshan Port Area of ​​Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, according to Hangzhou Customs. 

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 travelled to ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving terminal to load bonded LNG. The vessel then supplied container ship MSC Maria Laura with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area. 

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Compared with the traditional single-port bunkering model, the cross-regional operation removes the geographical barriers between Zhoushan’s gas supply and bunkering demand in Ningbo’s core port area, enabling cross-port LNG transfer within the province.

“The new operating model addresses longstanding constraints associated with the geographical limitations of LNG supply reloading and tight operational time windows,” said Chen Bangkui, Business Manager at CNOOC Zhejiang New Energy Co Ltd. 

“We can now flexibly source bonded LNG from both Zhoushan and Ningbo, significantly improving operational flexibility and efficiency.”

 

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Published: 6 July, 2026

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ICCT: China’s electric cargo ship fleet grows 950% in three years

In its latest blog, ICCT says vessel sizes for electric cargo ships have grown significantly, indicating that China is testing the feasibility of electrification for increasingly larger ships.

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) recently said China’s fleet of electric cargo ships has grown by 950%, from just four vessels in 2022 to 42 in 2025.

According to its latest blog, electrification is rapidly expanding along inland waterways in the country, offering a pathway to cut emissions, improve air quality, and lower operating costs.

ICCT said electric cargo ships are entering real-world operation at a rapidly growing pace

“Ship types have diversified, from bulk carriers and container ships to multi-purpose cargo ships. At the same time, vessel sizes have grown significantly, with the maximum deadweight tonnage (DWT) rising from around 3,000 tonnes in 2022 to approximately 14,000 tonnes in 2025,” it said.

“This indicates that China is testing the feasibility of electrification for increasingly larger ships.”

Although battery capacity constraints continue to limit sailing range per charge—which typically hovered between 150 km and 400 km from 2022 to 2025—trends show steady improvement; by 2025, electric cargo ships with a range of up to 500 km were already in operation in China.

Inland waterways have become the primary testing ground for electric cargo ship deployment. 

By the end of 2025, 86% of electric cargo ships in China were operating on internal rivers. 

“Nine provinces and municipalities have already launched pilot projects, covering major waterways such as the Yangtze River, the Pearl River, and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal,” ICCT added.

The blog also explored the opportunities, challenges, and policy actions that could accelerate the shift to electric inland shipping.

“Developing an enhanced subsidy that favors electric vessels, on top of the current vessel trade-in subsidy program, could help reduce the upfront investment burden for electric vessel adoption,” it recommended.

ICCT added that tightening ship engine emission standards toward world-leading levels could increase the compliance costs of conventional-fuel vessels and improve the relative competitiveness of electric ships.

“The electrification of inland shipping in China is already underway; what is needed now is smart policy to accelerate the transition,” it said.

 

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Published: 6 July, 2026

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