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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
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
Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming to order up to 21 new containers from CSBC Corporation, Taiwan
Taiwanese shipping companies Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming Marine Corp. are preparing to place orders for methanol dual-fuel-powered feeder container ships with CSBC Corporation, Taiwan, for six and 15 ships, respectively, iMarine reported citing …
Jan 29, 2024 / Curious
Four new partners join the Silk Alliance Singapore green corridor cluster initiative
The Silk Alliance continues to grow with the addition of Yara Clean Ammonia ASA, the Methanol Institute, MPC Container Ships ASA and the NUS Centre for Maritime Studies. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the …
Aug 25, 2023 / Curious
MPC Container Ships Announces Sale of Its Last Two Joint Venture-Owned Vessels
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has announced the sale of two joint venture-owned vessels, Cimbria and Cardonia, for a total price of USD 42.5 million. The vessels, with a capacity of 2,800 TEU, were built in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Both vessels …
Jul 6, 2023 / Vessels
MPC Container Ships acquires five modern eco-design vessels for USD 136.3 million
MPC Container Ships has announced a series of strategic measures aimed at further optimizing its portfolio and enhancing its fleet composition. These measures include: Acquisition of five modern eco-design vessels for USD 136.3 million Term sheet …
Jun 19, 2023 / Curious
PCT S.A. welcomes in the port of Piraeus, one of the largest container ships in the world
On April 17th, 2023, Piraeus welcomed OOCL SPAIN on its maiden voyage - one of the largest container ships (mega vessels) in the world and the first one of its size that will be regularly calling at the Terminal’s facilities. “OOCL SPAIN” - owned by …
Apr 19, 2023 / Vessels
China State Shipbuilding gets record $3.06 billion shipbuilding order from French giant CMA CGM Group
The China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) and French shipping group CMA CGM signed an order for 16 container ships worth a total of 21 billion yuan ($3.06 billion) in Beijing on Thursday. The deal set the record for the largest single order …
Apr 12, 2023 / Vessels
MPC Container Ships and INERATEC sign offtake agreement for sustainable marine diesel E-fuel delivery for the shipping sector
MPC Container Ships (OSE: MPCC) and INERATEC have signed an agreement for the supply of synthetic Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) made from biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen, with delivery set to start in 2024. The shipping industry is undertaking great …
Jan 26, 2023 / Curious