The price difference on LNG and heavy fuel is historically high, adding pressure on carriers which have banked on LNG as a marine fuel, says analyst. CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have chosen two different approaches with their dual-fuel fleets.

With new commissions of six box vessels, Maersk now has 19 ships on order equipped to sail on green methanol.

A large number of the world’s container vessels will be forced to sail slower once the IMO’s CO₂ rules come into force next year, DB Schenker executive predicts. The rules will ”result in a big redesign of all our schedules.”

German container line Hapag-Lloyd has made a deal about taking over South American terminal and logistics business SAAM Ports and SAAM Logistics for a price of USD 1bn.

Ammonia, which can be environmentally damaging if handled incorrectly, has a very big potential as a future fuel for shipping. An order book will be seen in the market from 2028, forecasts research center.