Shandong upgrades ancient canal shipping with smart tech and cleaner ships
On a crisp winter morning, a 90-meter-long vessel departs from the port, carrying over 4,000 metric tons of coal in standard containers destined for Changzhou, Jiangsu province. After a seven-day journey along the canal, it returns to Jining fully loaded with iron ore and other materials.
"This round trip cuts carbon emissions by 15 percent while also shortening the voyage time," said Yang Yongjun, a captain with nearly three decades of experience. "In the past, diesel-powered ships were noisy and carried unpleasant odors. Now, with well-defined zones and complete household amenities, it's like living in a moving river-view apartment."
The ships are built with dual LNG engines that reduce nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions by more than 90 percent, according to their manufacturer, Shandong Xinneng Shipbuilding.
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