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

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

Last update date 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 signed a memorandum of understanding with Marsk AS and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Ltd. to promote the use of green methanol as a next-generation bunkering in Yokohama Port, with the aim of decarbonizing international shipping, promoting international container strategic port policy, and forming carbon neutral ports at Yokohama Port.
Marsk AS, one of the world's leading comprehensive logistics company, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Corporation, Japan's largest supplier of methanol, and Yokohama, which has a comprehensive port representing Japan, will collaborate on how to supply methanol and green methanol as vessel fuel, and with the cooperation of relevant government agencies.

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Policy Coordination Division, Port and Harbor Bureau

Phone: 045-671-7165

Phone: 045-671-7165

Fax: 045-671-7310

Email address: kw-seisaku@city.yokohama.jp

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