In Japan, on September 1, Japan Engine Corporation completed the world’s first full-scale commercial marine engine designed to run on ammonia, marking a breakthrough for zero-carbon shipping. Developed under Japan’s Green Innovation Fund and tested in late August with partners including NYK Line, Japan Marine United, and ClassNK, the seven-cylinder engine demonstrated 95 percent ammonia […]
In Brazil, on August 28, Vast Infraestrutura announced the start of construction on a new 40,000-cubic-meter tank farm at the Terminal de Líquidos do Açu, a facility it has operated since October 2024 in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Backed by R$250 million in investment, the project will support expanded handling and storage of […]
In China, on August 27, 2025, Japan’s Tsuneishi Group Shipbuilding launched its first methanol dual-fuel containership from its yard in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, a 5,900 TEU vessel and the largest container carrier ever built by the Tsuneishi Group. The ship, which is scheduled for delivery in February 2026, can load up to 5,915 twenty-foot containers, […]
In Norway, DNV reports as of August 2025, 39 ammonia-capable ships are on order and dual-fuel engines are entering commercial production, marking a sharp shift since 2020 when no such vessels were planned and engine technology was still conceptual. According to the DNV white paper, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of a New Fuel, […]
In London, on September 3, Reuters reported that the United States has warned multiple countries they could face tariffs, visa restrictions, or port levies if they vote in favor of the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework during an upcoming session in October. The framework, drafted in April by 63 IMO member states, would impose carbon-based […]
In Sweden, on September 3 at the Port of Gothenburg, Höegh Autoliners named Höegh Moonlight, the sixth vessel in its twelve-ship Aurora Class program. Jenny Westermark of Volvo Group served as sponsor, christening the vessel with a bottle break while Volvo’s cargo stood staged on deck. Built for 9,100 car equivalent units, Höegh Moonlight follows […]
In China, China Classification Society hosted a technical workshop in Wuhan focused on ventilation safety in methanol-fueled ship compartments, drawing nearly 50 participants from shipping companies, design institutes, shipyards, and regulatory agencies. The event included live tests simulating methanol leaks, evaporation, vapor diffusion, and ventilation dynamics under varying conditions. Organized by CCS’s Wuhan Rules Research […]
In Norway, on August 26, Yara International announced a joint decision with BASF to terminate plans to build a low‑carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The companies announced that the decision reflects a shift toward projects with the “highest potential” for meeting their respective value‑creation goals. The […]
In Italy, the Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai, the first of ten next-generation car carriers built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. With space for 9,000 vehicles, the vessel delivers twice the capacity of older ships while cutting fuel use by about half, according to the company. The Grande Shanghai is […]
In the Netherlands, Burando Energies announced its partnership World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply sustainable biofuels to six Norwegian-operated vessels during European port calls. The agreement covers ISCC-certified B30 blends, comprising 30 percent waste-based biodiesel, delivered as a drop-in fuel fully compatible with existing engines and bunkering systems. The partnership includes operations […]
