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9 September 2026

UK shipping launches alternative fuels coalition

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UK shipping launches alternative fuels coalition

The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association have launched a new coalition aimed at accelerating access to alternative maritime fuels and the infrastructure needed to support them. The UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition brings together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers as the country looks to move its domestic shipping …

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