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February 20, 2026
Cochin Shipyard signs contract with CMA CGM for six LNG-fuelled container vessels Indian shipbuilder to construct vessels for French shipping company. |
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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. |
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February 16, 2026
PIL’s LNG-powered Kota Odyssey makes maiden call at Saudi Arabian port Container vessel marks first entry into the Red Sea with call at Red Sea Gateway Terminal. |
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February 16, 2026
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers methanol dual-fuel container vessel from China yard Japanese shipbuilder says delivery marks expansion of alternative-fuel vessel production beyond Japan. |
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February 13, 2026
Iberian Peninsula poised to overtake the Netherlands as Europe’s top LNG bunkering hub Spanish and Portuguese ports quadrupled ship-to-ship LNG supply in two years, data shows. |
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February 12, 2026
Synergy Marine Group takes technical management of two Yang Ming LNG dual-fuel newbuilds Singapore-based ship manager assumes responsibility for 15,500-teu container vessels delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries. |
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February 11, 2026
Maersk container ship returns to Suez Canal as Gemini Cooperation reroutes ME-11 service Astrid Maersk becomes third Maersk vessel to transit canal since strategic partnership agreement signed. |
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February 10, 2026
Maersk orders eight 18,600-teu dual-fuel vessels for 2029-2030 delivery A.P. Moller-Maersk signs shipbuilding agreement with New Times Shipbuilding in China. |
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February 10, 2026
Oslo Port launches weekly container service ahead of ammonia-powered vessel deployment North Sea Container Line starts route with conventional ship before introducing Yara Eyde later in 2026. |
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February 9, 2026
World’s first full methanol dual-fuel retrofit completes maiden voyage Cosco Shipping Libra covered 27,800 nautical miles on a 106-day voyage after main and auxiliary engine conversion. |
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February 6, 2026
Everllence receives 2,000th dual-fuel engine order from Cosco Chinese shipping line orders 12 methane-fuelled engines for new 18,000-teu container vessels. |
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February 6, 2026
Sallaum Lines takes delivery of LNG-powered container vessel MV Ocean Legacy Shipping company receives new dual-fuel vessel from Chinese shipyard as part of fleet modernisation programme. |
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February 4, 2026
LNG-fuelled container ships dominate January alternative-fuel vessel orders Container ships accounted for 16 of 20 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in January, DNV reports. |
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February 3, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of first methanol-capable vessel in 9,000-teu series Tangier Maersk is the first of six mid-size container ships with methanol-capable dual-fuel engines. |
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February 2, 2026
Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet reaches 400 vessels World Shipping Council reports 83% increase in operational dual-fuel vessels during 2025. |
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January 30, 2026
Barcelona reports 3% rise in LNG bunkering volumes for 2025 Port says it needs additional suppliers and barges so that bunkering volumes continue to increase. |
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January 30, 2026
CMA CGM adds methanol-powered containership to fleet CMA CGM Thorium named in South Korea and deployed on Mexico Express service. |
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January 26, 2026
Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows. |
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January 23, 2026
CMA CGM names 400th owned vessel as methanol-fuelled containership French shipping line reaches fleet ownership milestone with 15,000-teu dual-fuel methanol vessel. |
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January 23, 2026
Wah Kwong adds China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel to managed fleet Da Qing 268 completed maiden operation at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port on 21 January. |
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January 20, 2026
Jiangnan Shipyard secures orders for 16 vessels across three deals in January Chinese yard signs contracts for ammonia carriers, LNG carriers, and container ships with EPS and Cosco. |
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January 14, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of final 17,480-teu dual-fuel containership Barcelona Maersk completes six-vessel class built with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. |
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January 14, 2026
Ports face 2030 deadline for shore power as only 20% of EU connections installed TT Club warns European ports lag behind on onshore power supply infrastructure ahead of mandatory 2030 regulations. |
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January 13, 2026
LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment. |
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January 6, 2026
Rotterdam Shore Power selects ABB for world's largest shore power project ABB to engineer shore power systems with over 100MVA capacity at Europe's largest port. |
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January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel Chinese yard commences construction on LNG-powered container ship with Lloyd's Register oversight. |
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December 31, 2025
New Times Shipbuilding begins steel cutting on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship Chinese shipyard begins construction on vessel for CMA CGM with Lloyd's Register classification oversight. |
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December 30, 2025
WinGD promotes variable compression ratio retrofits for existing LNG dual-fuel engines Engine designer claims technology can reduce emissions and methane slip ahead of 2030 targets. |
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December 30, 2025
Ocean Network Express names sixth methanol and ammonia-ready container ship ONE Satisfaction is a 13,800-teu vessel scheduled for delivery in February 2026. |
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December 23, 2025
Bureau Veritas classes first methanol dual-fuel boxship as CMA CGM takes delivery The 15,000-teu CMA CGM Antigone was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China. |
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December 23, 2025
DHL and CMA CGM partner on 8,990-tonne biofuel purchase for ocean freight decarbonisation Logistics and shipping firms to use UCOME biofuel, targeting 25,000-tonne CO2e reduction. |
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December 22, 2025
CMA CGM names 15,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership CMA CGM Eugenie Vessel to operate on Phoenician Express service linking Asia, Middle East, and Mediterranean. |
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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. |
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December 17, 2025
DNV approves 21,700-teu container ship design with ammonia fuel capability Design by Zhoushan Changhong and CIMC ORIC can accommodate LNG or ammonia propulsion systems. |
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December 17, 2025
CMB.Tech invests in Chinese ammonia supply chain ahead of fleet deliveries Belgian shipping group secures green ammonia offtake and takes stake in Andefu supply company. |
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December 15, 2025
CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Phoenician Express service CMA CGM Antigone to operate on BEX2 route connecting Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean. |
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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. |
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December 9, 2025
Imabari delivers 13,900-teu container ship with future-fuel readiness Japanese shipbuilder hands over One Synergy with methanol and ammonia conversion designs approved. |
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December 8, 2025
CMA CGM names 13,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership in South Korea Dual-fuel vessel will operate on Asia-Mediterranean-Middle East service connecting three regions. |
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December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk. |
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December 4, 2025
Norwegian Viva receives waste-based biofuel in Piraeus through World Fuel-EKO collaboration World Fuel Services coordinates delivery as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings extends biofuel programme. |
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December 4, 2025
Golden Island delivers B100 biofuel to Maersk vessels in Singapore Golden Island completes two UCOME biofuel deliveries to containerships in October and November. |
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December 4, 2025
Beijing Maersk becomes largest vessel to call at Ghana's Tema Port Maersk's dual-fuel methanol ship highlights West Africa's transshipment potential and decarbonisation efforts. |
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December 3, 2025
ClassNK approves spray insulation system for LNG and ammonia fuel tanks Classification society grants AiP to Nihon Shipyard and Hankuk Carbon for Type B tank technology. |
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December 3, 2025
WinGD launches high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine for container ships Swiss engine designer targets ultra-large container vessel market with 2028 delivery plans. |
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December 1, 2025
Sanfu Shipbuilding delivers final 3,500 TEU dual-fuel container ship to US owner Taizhou-based shipyard completes first batch of LNG-powered vessels with "zero accidents, zero delays". |
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November 28, 2025
Private Chinese shipbuilder plans to deliver eight dual-fuel boxships Yangzi Xinfu is fully booked until May 2029 and expected to post annual sales revenue exceeding $1.4 billion. |
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November 27, 2025
Nuclear-powered boxships could deliver $68m annual savings: Lloyd's Register Small modular reactors could eliminate fuel costs and carbon penalties while boosting cargo capacity, says report. |
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November 26, 2025
PIL's LNG-fuelled Kota Orkid makes maiden call at Singapore Pacific International Lines deploys 8,200 TEU vessel on South West Africa route. |
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November 26, 2025
HMM names second methanol-powered containership in 9,000 TEU series South Korean carrier adds HMM Clover to fleet of alternative fuel vessels. |
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November 26, 2025
Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities | ABB The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions. |
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November 25, 2025
HD Hyundai secures $1.46bn order for eight LNG dual-fuel container ships South Korean shipbuilder reports highest container ship order volume since 2007 supercycle. |
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November 13, 2025
CMA CGM and Edison complete Italy's first STS LNG bunkering for a boxship Ship-to-ship operation marks the first time LNG has been delivered to a container vessel in the Adriatic. |
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October 30, 2025
Yang Ming finalizes contracts for six methanol dual-fuel-ready boxships Taiwanese carrier signs deals with Japanese shipbuilders for vessels scheduled for delivery from 2028. |
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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. |
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October 28, 2025
Everllence completes world's first S90 methanol engine retrofit on Cosco ship Cosco Shipping Libra undergoes dual-fuel conversion, opening pathway for further large-bore retrofits. |
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October 28, 2025
RCL completes maiden biofuel voyage with B24-VLSFO blend Thai container line uses biofuel blend on vessel sailing from Laem Chabang to Ho Chi Minh City. |
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October 22, 2025
Anew Climate and Seaspan Energy complete first bio-LNG STS loading in Long Beach Companies demonstrate renewable marine fuel delivery following strategic partnership announcement last month. |
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October 21, 2025
Navilands Group selects ABS Wavesight for EU compliance Shipping firm implements digital solution to meet FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS requirements. |
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October 17, 2025
HMM orders 12 LNG dual-fuel containerships 13,000 TEU sister ships to be built to run on liquefied natural gas. |
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October 17, 2025
CMA CGM adds LNG-powered Syracuse vessel to fleet under French flag Container ship to operate Pearl River Express service connecting Asia and US West Coast. |
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October 15, 2025
CMA CGM signs letter of intent for six LNG-powered containerships from Indian shipyard French shipping group becomes first international carrier to order LNG vessels from India. |
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October 2, 2025
Maersk retrofits 200 time-chartered vessels to cut fuel costs and emissions Shipping giant partners with 50 owners on efficiency programme targeting 35% emissions reduction. |
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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. |
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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. |
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September 25, 2025
PIL names first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana Kota Odyssey ceremony marks shipping line's commitment to West African operations. |
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September 23, 2025
Sperry Marine wins contract for hydrogen-powered autonomous-ready Samskip ships Navigation systems provider to supply integrated bridge systems for two container ships scheduled for 2027 delivery. |
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September 18, 2025
Yang Ming orders seven LNG dual-fuel container ships from Hanwha Ocean Taiwanese shipping line contracts Korean shipbuilder for 16,000 TEU vessels with ammonia-ready capability. |
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September 12, 2025
GTT unveils cubic LNG fuel tank design for boxships with BV approval New GTT CUBIQ design claims to reduce construction time and boost cargo capacity. |
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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. |
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September 11, 2025
Denmark's first electric tug named as Svitzer advances decarbonisation goals Svitzer Ingrid said to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 600-900 tonnes using battery power. |
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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. |
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September 3, 2025
CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel methanol containership CMA CGM Mercury joins 13,000 TEU series as part of 12-vessel programme. |
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September 2, 2025
Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts. |
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September 1, 2025
Seaspan orders twelve LNG-ready container vessels from Chinese shipyards Vessels scheduled for delivery by end of 2028 under long-term charter agreement. |
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July 14, 2025
SHI develops VR training solutions for Evergreen's methanol-fuelled ships Shipbuilder creates virtual reality program for 16,500 TEU boxship operations. |
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July 11, 2025
Crowley deploys LNG-powered boxship Tiscapa for Caribbean and Central American routes Vessel is the third in company's Avance Class fleet to enter service. |
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July 11, 2025
Cosco vessel completes maiden green methanol bunkering at Yangpu China's first methanol dual-fuel containership refuels with green methanol derived from urban waste. |
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September 15, 2023
World's first methanol-fuelled boxship completes maiden trip Fuel secured for initial months of operation, with bunkering to take place in Rotterdam. |
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June 13, 2023
Maersk procures fuel for world's first methanol-enabled boxship Deal signed with OCI Global for 21,500 km maiden voyage. |
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May 31, 2023
Methanol Institute publishes comprehensive fuel guide Report covers regulatory drivers, environmental performance, costs and case studies. |
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March 24, 2023
EU agrees new rules on cleaner marine fuels Fuel mix to have at least 2% non-biological renewable fuels by 2034. |
