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Alternative fuel trials advance in the dry bulk sector

Owners are testing fuel options as part of longer-term decarbonisation planning.

By Mei Lin Chow, Fleet & Regulation Editor· Published 17 Aug 2026, 11:33 UTCAI-assisted, editor-reviewed

Alternative fuel trials have progressed within the dry bulk sector as owners assess options for longer-term decarbonisation.

Projects reported to date have focused on operational testing and bunkering logistics rather than fleet-wide adoption.

Industry participants said infrastructure availability remains the principal constraint.

Regulatory developments are expected to influence the pace of adoption over the coming years.

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