Japan's K Line, Emirates Global Aluminium to work on decarbonistaion

Japanese shipping company K Line has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for establishing a working committee for collaborative research on decarbonisation, the company said on July 14.

The two companies will work on new marine technology, alternative fuels and other fields so as to achieve the common target of a net-zero greenhouse gas emission by 2050, it said. K Line has been engaging in seaborne transportation of the raw material for EGA since 1979. 

“We will continuously strive to enhance our corporate value by contributing to the sustainable development of the society and global environment through active collaborations on decarbonisation through the development of partnership with customers,” the Japanese company said.