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World’s first methanol dual-fuel retrofit container ship delivered
On June 23, the world's first methanol dual-fuel retrofit container ship, the 950 TEU feeder container ship ECO UMANDE, was successfully delivered. This project was undertaken by Pacific Ocean Engineering (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. The "ECO UMANDE," owned …
Jun 25, 2024 / Curious
Maersk and Nike to christen historic, green-fueled container vessel at Port of Los Angeles this August
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) proudly invites the public to come aboard a container ship of the future when one of the world’s first methanol-enabled vessels arrives in Los Angeles this August. Powered by green fuel* for its maiden voyage and capable …
Jun 24, 2024 / Curious
MPCC Announces Vessel Acquisitions and New Charter Package Deal
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has announced the acquisition of two 3,500 TEU vessels and a charter agreement package for a total of 10 vessels, including the new acquisitions, thereby strengthening the Company’s backlog and improving earnings …
Jun 20, 2024 / Vessels
Sea-LNG Members Conduct First USA Simops LNG Bunkering Of 15K TEU Vessel
Last month, JAX LNG and Seaside LNG conducted the inaugural liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in the Port of Savannah of CMA CGM SYMI during the ship’s call at the Garden City Terminal. The CMA CGM SYMI is a 15,000-TEU container ship and …
May 30, 2024 / Curious
Kotahi and Maersk enter second decade of committed New Zealand export freight partnership
Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest containerised freight manager and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global integrated logistics company, have signed a second long term freight agreement to December 2034, providing New Zealand international trade with a …
May 23, 2024 / Curious
Evergreen orders six container ships in China
Taiwan’s largest shipping company, Evergreen, is reported to have ordered six dual-fuel 2,400-teu feeder ships at Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. The ships, adding 14,400 teu to the total orderbook, are expected to be delivered from second half of 2026 …
May 14, 2024 / Curious
Kongsberg Maritime hybrid technology to optimise energy use and cut emissions for Matson Navigation Company’s new LNG-powered container ships
Kongsberg Maritime will supply a comprehensive range of integrated technologies to optimise energy use and reduce emissions for three new 3600 TEU LNG-powered container ships being built at Philly Shipyard for Matson Navigation Company. They are the …
May 9, 2024 / Curious
Damen Shipyards and CMA CGM to cooperate on increasing container ship efficiency
Damen Shipyards Group and leading shipping group CMA CGM are beginning a cooperation that will ultimately result in around 10 of the latter’s vessels receiving significant modifications Damen Shipyards Group and leading shipping group CMA CGM are …
Apr 3, 2024 / Curious
MPCC Continues Strategic Fleet Renewal Initiatives
MPC Container Ships (MPCC) announces further measures in its journey towards fleet renewal and decarbonization, showcasing the Company's commitment to industry innovation and long-term shareholder value. As part of its comprehensive retrofit program …
Feb 19, 2024 / Curious
MSC Aurora becomes the first container ship to sail to Antwerp with a draft of 16 meters under normal admission policy
Over the past three years, intensive efforts have been made to fully prepare the Antwerp port for the reception of container ships with a draft of 16 meters. This opens doors for Antwerp to be the first port of call for the largest ships. Achieving …
Jan 29, 2024 / Curious