Aug 7, 2024 · Maersk has commenced the work of securing offtake agreements for liquified bio-methane (bio-LNG) to ensure that the new dual-fuel gas vessels provide greenhouse gas emissions reductions in this decade.

Oct 24, 2024 · Maersk has ordered 12 LNG dual-fuel 16,000 TEU container ships at $200 million each, for a total of $2.4 billion. The order signals a potential shift away from green methanol, due to concerns about supply and infrastructure.

Jul 25, 2024 · In a notable shift in strategy, the Danish shipping giant Maersk is reconsidering its stance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel. Previously, Maersk had been a strong advocate for green methanol, dismissing LNG due to its fossil fuel origins.

Mar 19, 2025 · The math behind the proposed regulations heavily favours LNG over other low-emission alternatives such as e-methanol, ammonia, and biodiesel, Morten Bo Christiansen, senior vice president and head of energy transition at Maersk, said in a LinkedIn post. Ships running on LNG can cut emissions by 10-20% compared to those running on conventional ...

Nov 19, 2020 · The world's largest container shipping company Maersk is likely to opt for a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels rather than choosing LNG.

Aug 7, 2024 · Shipping and logistics firm AP Moller-Maersk, the world's second-largest container line, has reversed its previous skeptical position on LNG as a marine fuel in its newly-announced plans for large-scale ship orders.

Aug 7, 2024 · Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is in the process of securing 50-60 vessels as part of its fleet renewal program, including ships that will be able to run on liquefied natural gas, a fuel...

Jul 9, 2024 · THE slower-than-expected production of green methanol and uncertainty surrounding shipping carbon prices are said to be behind Maersk’s decision to hedge its bets on alternative fuels by investing in LNG.

Sep 19, 2023 · Both CMA CGM and Maersk have set ambitious Net Zero target and invest extensively in the energy transition in shipping. The two leading shipping companies will work together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion.

Jul 29, 2024 · Maersk has said it expects to deliver and commission an entire fleet of green methanol-powered ships by 2027, reducing CO2 emissions by about 3 million tons after all methanol-powered ships have been deployed and old ones replaced.