Regular bioethanol bunkering begins at the Port of Santos

New phase follows the pioneering operation carried out in July, through a partnership between Copersucar, CMA CGM, Bunker One, AGEO Terminais, Santos Brasil and the Santos Port Authority, and reinforces Brazil's potential in the decarbonization of international shipping

Copersucar, a global leader in the sugar and bioethanol sector; CMA CGM, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions; Bunker One, a subsidiary of the Danish Bunker Holding group, a global leader in bunker trading; and the Santos Port Authority (APS) announce the start of regular bioethanol bunkering operations for vessels at the Port of Santos.

The first operation took place this week, in October 19, with the bunkering of CMA CGM IRON, a 13,000-TEU container ship equipped with the world's first tri-fuel engine certified to operate on bioethanol: the Everllence-B&W G95ME-C10.5-LGIM.

The operation marks the transition from a pioneering experience to a regular bioethanol supply model, positioning the Port of Santos and Brazil as one of the leading low-carbon fuel bunkering hubs. By the end of this year, an additional multiple bunkering operations of CMA CGM vessels are planned with bioethanol supplied by Copersucar.

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