Wallenius Wilhelmsen to buy 4-12 methanol ready dual fuel vessels

In Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent for four next generation vessels (and up to eight optional units of 9,350CEU class methanol dual fuel pure car and truck carriers) with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu). The first vessels will start being delivered from the second half of 2026.

The company believes that methanol is the fastest way to reach net-zero emission. These four vessels have been ordered to use alternative fuel sources, such as methanol, upon delivery. They will also be ammonia-ready and will be able to be converted as soon as ammonia becomes available in a safe and secure way.