DNV: Methanol-powered container ships are cheaper to build than LNG vessels

In a new update, classification firm DNV assesses that it’s cheaper to build container vessels sailing on methanol compared to liquefied natural gas.
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Photo: Pr/cma Cgm

The struggle over future shipping fuels to replace traditional CO2-polluting heavy fuel is increasingly intensifying.

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