China Completes First Ammonia Bunkering Operation: A Milestone for the Shipping Industry China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers, a bunker trading company backed by Sinopec and COSCO Shipping, has successfully completed China’s first-ever ammonia bunkering operation. The operation involved refueling the ammonia-powered tugboat Yuantuo 1, developed as part of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s project titled R&D...

Growth of Clean Fuel-Powered Ships: A Significant Shift in the Maritime Industry In recent years, the global fleet of clean fuel-powered ships has seen remarkable growth. The current dual-fuel fleet consists of 2,119 vessels with a combined capacity of 123 million gross tons. This growing fleet now represents 7.4% of the global maritime fleet by...

SAIC Anji Logistics Receives First Custom-Built 7,800 CEU LNG Dual-Fuel Car Carrier SAIC Anji Logistics, a logistics unit of Shanghai-based SAIC Motor Corp, has officially received its first custom-built 7,800 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier from Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The naming and delivery ceremony for the vessel, Anji...

Northern Pathfinder Delivered for World’s First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Facility The Northern Pathfinder, the second LNG-powered liquid CO2 (LCO2) transport vessel, has been delivered to Northern Lights—a joint venture (JV) involving global energy leaders Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies. This vessel will support the world’s first cross-border CO2 transport and storage facility. On December...

After a two-year collaboration with its Japanese partners, Nihon Shipyards and Mitsui & Co., Hong Kong-based dry bulk vessel owner and operator Pacific Basin Shipping Limited has announced an order for four 64,000 dwt dual-fuel low-emission vessels (LEVs). This marks the third phase of Pacific Basin’s collaboration with the Japanese firms, following a joint study...

Swedish shipping company Sirius Shipping has taken a significant step in its fleet renewal strategy by ordering four hybrid 7,999 dwt oil/chemical tankers from China. The Ice Class 1A Evolution 8K series vessels will be constructed at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Dingheng, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Vision for Sustainability and...

The Dutch short-sea shipping company, Vertom Group, has officially taken delivery of the MV Vertom Rita, the first in a series of twelve diesel-electric short-sea vessels ordered from Chowgule Shipyards in India. Key Features of MV Vertom Rita The MV Vertom Rita boasts a box-shaped dry cargo hold, designed for operational efficiency by reducing energy...

Danish shipping giant Maersk has finalized agreements with two Chinese shipyards and one South Korean shipyard to construct 20 dual-fuel container vessels. These contracts complete the newbuilding orders announced in August 2024 as part of Maersk’s fleet renewal plan. Fleet Renewal Plan Overview In August, Maersk unveiled plans for 50–60 new container ships, combining owned...

Norwegian chemical tanker operator, Utkilen, has launched its new LNG dual-fuel tanker , Listraum, at the İçdaş shipyard in Turkey. In a recent social media update, Utkilen announced the launch of Listraum on November 2, underscoring its commitment to green shipping. The vessel, equipped with LNG tanks, reflects the company’s dedication to reducing emissions. By utilizing...

Continuing its commitment to fleet renewal, Danish shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has placed an order for ten liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships in China. The vessels will be constructed at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, adding to Maersk’s substantial orderbook. According to data from Intermodal, these ships will have a nominal capacity of...