This is the largest vessel from Anglo American with DR Pellet Feed
Bahrain Steel, a leading producer and global supplier of high-grade iron ore pellets, announced the arrival of the vessel, MV Ubuntu Unity, owned by Anglo American. This marks a significant milestone for Bahrain Steel, as it is the largest vessel to call on the company since its inception in 1984.
The Ubuntu Unity is a state-of-the-art Capesize+ Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) vessel, which stands out for its exceptional fuel efficiency, resulting in a remarkable 35% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to vessels using standard maritime fuel.
This shipment highlights Bahrain Steel’s commitment to decarbonization and its strategic partnership with Anglo American. Additionally, the shipment also witnessed the issuance of an electronic bill of lading (eBL), which signifies a move towards a more efficient, secure, and sustainable alternative to the traditional and complex paper-based process.
In line with Bahrain Steel’s commitment to decarbonization, the arrival of the largest vessel with DR pellet feed in the company’s history signifies a momentous step towards sustainable iron ore feed sourcing.
Partnership
Bahrain Steel takes pride in its longstanding partnership with Anglo American, which enables the delivery of high-quality iron ore feed from Brazil to Bahrain.
“Using the LNG fueled, larger sized vessel for iron ore imports, together with electronic bill of lading and e-presentation of documents, not only enhances our supply chain efficiency, but also aligns with our commitment to significantly reduce our carbon footprint,” remarked Dilip George, Group CEO, Bahrain Steel.
“I am delighted that Anglo American has achieved this milestone of having the largest vessel call on Bahrain Steel since their inception in 1984,” commented Matt Walker, CEO, Anglo American’s Marketing business.
