Germany


Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's (BSM) second methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier. March 16, 2026
BSM adds second methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier to managed fleet  

Ship manager now operates two methanol-capable vessels as alternative fuel adoption continues in the bulk sector.
World map with '15' overlaid text. March 11, 2026
ElbOil celebrates 15 years since founding  

Hamburg-based trader and broker has expanded its operation to various international offices since inception.
Everllence 8L51/60DF engine. March 10, 2026
German ferry operator TT-Line cuts CO2 emissions with bio-LNG switch  

TT-Line reports emissions reduction after operating two Baltic Sea ferries on bio-LNG throughout 2025.
Chicago Express vessel. March 10, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd introduces emergency fuel surcharge amid rising bunker prices  

Container line cites geopolitical circumstances for new charge effective late March 2026.
Everllence H2 test engine. February 27, 2026
Everllence develops hydrogen test bench for marine engines  

German engine maker upgrades Augsburg facility under HydroPoLEn project backed by federal maritime research funding.
Power2X and HyCC logos. February 26, 2026
Power2X acquires HyCC to expand green hydrogen portfolio in the Netherlands and Germany  

Deal consolidates clean molecules sector as projects transition from development to large-scale delivery phase.
Hapag-Lloyd and DSV logo side by side. February 25, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd and DSV sign 18,000-tonne CO2e reduction agreement for sustainable marine fuels  

Two-year framework allows inclusion of alternative fuels beyond biofuels in shipping decarbonisation partnership.
Aerial view of a container vessel. February 20, 2026
HIF Global signs heads of agreement with German eFuel One for 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually  

Deal covers supply from HIF’s Uruguay project, with e-methanol meeting EU RED III standards.
Wilhelmshaven Express, Hapag-Lloyd. February 16, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ZIM for $4.2bn in cash deal  

German container line signs agreement to buy Israeli rival, subject to regulatory approvals.
HADAG Type 2030e ferry render. February 11, 2026
Lehmann Marine to supply battery systems for Hamburg’s first electric ferries  

German firm wins contract for three 3.8 MWh systems for HADAG vessels entering service in 2028.
Rick Boom, CIMAC and Professor Lynn Loo, GCMD. February 4, 2026
GCMD and CIMAC sign partnership to advance alternative marine fuel readiness  

Two-year agreement aims to bridge operational experience with technical standards for decarbonisation solutions.
OceanScore logo. February 2, 2026
OceanScore reaches $5m annual recurring revenue as emissions compliance demand grows  

Hamburg-based firm supports compliance workflows for more than 2,500 vessels as regulations enter operational phases.
GEFO Bunker Trading ISCC certification announcement graphic. January 29, 2026
GEFO Bunker Trading receives ISCC certification for sustainable marine fuels  

German bunker firm gains ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certificates.
Ralf Garrn and Albrecht Grell, OceanScore. January 29, 2026
OceanScore to take over administration of Environmental Ship Index from January 2026  

Hamburg-based firm to manage voluntary scheme incentivising vessel environmental performance for 70 global ports.
Hamburg Express vessel. December 18, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd wins ZEMBA's second tender for e-methanol deployment  

Container line to deploy e-methanol on trans-oceanic route from 2027, abating 120,000 tonnes CO₂e.
Chicago Express vessel. December 15, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd orders eight methanol-powered container ships worth over $500m  

German carrier signs deal with CIMC Raffles for 4,500-teu vessels for 2028-29 delivery.
Fraua vessel. December 11, 2025
BMT Bunker adds tanker MT Fraua to fleet  

BMT Bunker und Mineralöltransport has expanded its fleet with a new vessel.
Everllence 35/44DF CD Type Approval Test (TAT). December 3, 2025
Everllence's 35/44DF CD GenSet secures 138 orders in seven months  

Engine manufacturer reports strong early demand since April type approval test completion.
Naming ceremony of Wilhelmshaven Express. October 29, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd completes newbuild programme with delivery of dual-fuel vessel  

German carrier christens Wilhelmshaven Express, marking completion of 12-vessel Hamburg Express class series.
BSM Methanol Firefighting Course training session. October 28, 2025
BSM launches methanol training courses for seafarers  

Shipmanager introduces specialised programmes amid absence of international standards for methanol-powered vessels.
Rolls-Royce first pure methanol marine engine. October 28, 2025
Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first  

Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology.
Disney Destiny delivery ceremony. October 16, 2025
Disney takes delivery of LNG-fuelled cruise ship  

German shipbuilder hands over sixth vessel built for Disney in long-running partnership.
Berkel AHK Logo. October 9, 2025
Berkel AHK joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

German ethanol producer becomes founding member of industry association focused on marine fuel applications.
Gasum’s LNG bunkering vessel Coralius. October 8, 2025
Gasum seeks sales manager for maritime LNG and LBG operations in Hamburg  

Nordic energy company recruits for German office to expand sustainable marine fuel business.
Illustratic image of Itochu's newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel, scheduled for delivery in September 2027. October 3, 2025
BSM to manage world's first ammonia bunkering vessel for Itochu  

German ship manager will provide technical services for 5,000 cbm vessel due in 2027.
The Everllence B&W ME-GI engine. October 2, 2025
Everllence marks 10 years of ME-GI dual-fuel engine with over 1,000 orders  

Company claims methane-fuelled engine has become industry standard with over 500 units at sea.
The Everllence B&W ME-GI engine. October 1, 2025
Everllence secures propulsion package order for five 8,400 TEU boxships  

Asian shipbuilder orders complete dual-fuel engine systems for newbuild container vessel series.
The Everllence B&W ME-LGIM engine. September 24, 2025
Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine  

Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
Henkel logo. September 22, 2025
Henkel expands sustainable marine fuel partnership to cover 9,000 TEUs in 2025  

Initiative expected to reduce transport emissions by 4,700 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Wilhelmshaven Express, Hapag-Lloyd. September 12, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd secures multi-year liquefied biomethane supply deal with Shell  

Agreement supports container line's decarbonisation strategy and net-zero fleet operations target by 2045.
Manja Ostertag, Bunker Holding. September 11, 2025
Bunker Holding executive to address biofuels at Berlin event  

Manja Ostertag will discuss production scaling and supply chain integration at September forum.
Steel cutting ceremony for Yara Eyde vessel. September 8, 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia begins construction of world's first ammonia-powered container ship  

Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Yara Eyde vessel on Oslo-Rotterdam route.