日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jun 01, 2026 (Mon)

Itochu and NYK Line Charge Ahead with European Partners to Build Global Ammonia Bunkering Network

Image of the ammonia-fueled container ship “YARA EYDE“ (from the Yara International website)

　Moves to establish a supply system for ammonia as marine fuel are gaining momentum. 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