Coastal RO/RO might be prepared for methanol-fueled engines as quickly as they’re accessible
New Zealand’s MOVE Logistics Group (MOVE) says it’s going full pace forward on inexperienced coastal transport options, utilizing a methanol-ready RO/RO.
Earlier this yr, MOVE efficiently secured $10 million (about US$ 6 million) in co-investment funds from New Zealand transportation company Waka Kotahi underneath its program to support coastal shipping initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of home coastal transport, scale back freight sector greenhouse gasoline emissions and improve resilience.
Other corporations awarded funding had been Swire Shipping NZ Limited (Pacifica), Aotearoa Shipping Alliance and Coastal Bulk Shipping.
METHANOL-READY
Waka Kotahi has endorsed the proposal by MOVE for a roll-on, roll-off (RO/RO) vessel design that features a methanol tank and pipework set up throughout building. This ensures the brand new vessel is prepared for the swap-in of methanol-fueled engines as they turn out to be accessible.
“MOVE is committed to decarbonization of freight and logistics activities,” mentioned MOVE government director Chris Dunphy. “Our decision to invest alongside Waka Kotahi demonstrates the very real nature of how a former trucking company can become truly multi-modal and offer resilience to our clients via coastal shipping.”
The new RO/RO vessel will be capable to berth wheeled cargo into at the very least 13 New Zealand ports, with out the necessity for any new port infrastructure to be constructed. The vessel will initially function three sailings per week between Nelson and New Plymouth and supply a further sea bridge between the North and South Islands.
General supervisor of MOVE Oceans, Dale Slade says: “This new vessel will not only provide a reliable mode of transport, but operational efficiencies will also amplify the carbon reduction efforts of MOVE and Waka Kotahi. The expansion of coastal shipping will be transformative for the economies of regional New Zealand.”
MOVE is likely one of the largest home freight and logistics companies in New Zealand, with a nationwide community of branches, depots and warehouses.
