In the UK at the Port of Felixstowe, Maersk launched the Alexandra Maersk, a dual-fuel methanol vessel, the fifth ship in a series of 18 dual-fuel methanol 16,000 TEU containerships scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025. The naming ceremony featured UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane who said, “This is exactly the kind of innovation […]
In Japan, at the Port of Yokohama, Maersk co-hosted Japan’s first methanol bunkering simulation, marking a major step towards the country’s adoption of methanol as a sustainable maritime fuel. The trial involved the Alette Maersk, a dual-fuel vessel, and Kokuka Sangyo’s methanol tanker, testing operations such as berthing and hose connections. This initiative is part […]
In Denmark, Maersk announced their fleet renewal program continuation with the signing of newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for 50-60 dual-fuel vessels capable of running on methanol or liquified bio-methane, totaling 800,000 TEU. The exact allocation of propulsion technologies will be determined based on future regulatory requirements and the availability of green fuels. This approach […]
In Denmark, Maersk reports the global shipping industry will grapple with significant challenges in the next few months due to the ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea. Extended travel times and logistical bottlenecks across the world are due to several factors. First, congestion at key Asian ports is causing widespread delays and chokepoints, disrupting the […]
In Denmark, Maersk announced starting July 1, a new Fossil Fuel Fee (FFF) will replace the current Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) and Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) for ocean transport contracts longer than three months. The FFF will streamline the cost recovery for various mandated fuel types into a single quarterly reviewed surcharge. The FFF aims […]
In China, Maersk said its methanol-enabled vessel “Astrid Mærsk” arrived at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China. This achievement was made possible in partnership with the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG). “Astrid Mærsk” sailed from Yokohama, Japan to Shanghai after having its naming […]
In Belgium, on Monday the world’s first large methanol-powered deep-sea vessel ‘Ane Maersk’ called the Antwerp port at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET). The vessel completed its first bunker operation in European waters, bunkering 4.300 tons of green methanol and 1.375 tons of biodiesel (B100) during the port stay. The successful and efficient bunkering […]
In Denmark, shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their logistics. The latest numbers of Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean product are a strong proof for this trend. After 480,000 standard containers (TEU) in 2022, Maersk transported more than 660,000 TEU on green fuels last year. 212 customers opted for ECO […]
In South Korean, the world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named “Ane Mærsk” at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel is named after Ane Mærsk Mc-Kinney Uggla, the Chair of the A.P. Moller Foundation and A.P. Moller Holding. Ane’s eldest granddaughter […]
In Japan, A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama as Maersk’s 16,000 TEU green methanol-powered container vessels will be delivered since 2024. It also highlights the parties’ […]
