Brazil’s First Ethanol-Powered Ship Sails in Win for Biofuels

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Brazil's first container ship powered by domestically produced ethanol is set to sail from the port of Santos, marking a milestone for the country's biofuel industry and a move to reduce maritime emissions. This test could pave the way for broader adoption of environmentally friendly fuels in shipping.

The first container ship to run on Brazilian-made ethanol fuel is scheduled to sail early Tuesday from the port of Santos, an unprecedented test for the nation’s biofuel industry that marks a key step toward cutting emissions in maritime transportation.