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  7. The first time in Japan! Signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of green methanol at Yokohama Port.

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The first time in Japan! Signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of green methanol at Yokohama Port.

Last Updated December 27, 2023

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December 27, 2023

Port and Harbor Bureau Policy Coordination Division

Jin Nakamura

Phone number: 045-671-7279

Fax: 045-671-7310

Yokohama City has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Marsk AS and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Ltd. to promote the use of green methanol as a next-generation vessel fuel at Yokohama Port, with the aim of decarbonizing international shipping, promoting international container strategic port policies, and forming carbon neutral ports in Yokohama Port.
Marsk AS, the world's largest comprehensive logistics company, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Ltd., Japan's largest methanol supply company, and Yokohama City, which has Japan's leading comprehensive port, will collaborate on how to supply methanol and green methanol as ship fuel, and work toward realizing Japan's first methanol bunkering with the cooperation of relevant government agencies.

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