Green fuels in focus: NYK bolsters ties with Port of Duqm

Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and the Port of Duqm Company (PODC), which oversees port management and terminal operations in Oman, have signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and connectivity of the Port of Duqm.

As informed, NYK aims to accelerate concrete discussions with PODC across multiple domains, including support for the green steel industry, the development of alternative solutions for finished vehicle transportation within the Middle East region, and the production and maritime transport of green energy such as hydrogen and ammonia.

“We are delighted to have signed a MOU with PODC, marking a new phase in our collaborative relationship following our previous discussions. We will engage in concrete discussions with PODC to build a better supply chain, taking into account the geographical advantages of the port of Duqm and the potential of hydrogen and ammonia production utilizing renewable energy,” Yuji Otsuka, General Manager of Dry Bulk & Energy Business Co-ordination Group, NYK Line, commented.

“We are very proud of our collaboration with NYK Line, one of the most respected and globally