Fossil fuel newbuild phase-out stirs debate

The joint declaration issued at the start of the COP28 conference in Dubai from the CEOs of MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Wallenius Wilhelmsen calling for a set date for the phase out of traditional powered newbuilds earned many headlines around the world. The Splash Extra editorial team have investigated the proposal and sought

Maersk to deploy first large methanol-enabled vessel

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On 9 February 2024, it will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo and Hamburg, with Ningbo, China, being its first destination. The

Maersk signs green methanol deal with Goldwind

The agreement between Maersk and Chinese developer Goldwind, a global leader in clean energy, marks the first large scale green methanol offtake agreement for the global shipping industry. The deal significantly de-risks the initial stages of Maersk’s net-zero journey and supports expectations for a competitive green methanol market towards 2030, says a release from Maersk.

Maersk helps Europris to reduce GHG emissions

Europris has choosen Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to significantly reduce GHG emissions from seaborne logistics. Europris is the leading retail company in Norway with more than 260 supermarkets and one of the largest importers of containerized goods from Asia into the country. Maersk and Europris have a long-standing partnership in end-to-end logistics. With ECO Delivery

Maersk supply service selects Inmarsat fleet data end-user API

Maersk Supply Service has selected Fleet Data IoT platform from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, to help optimise the performance of its first vessel battery installation onboard Maersk Minder Offshore Supply Ship, in a solution which will also allow the owner to evaluate how best to optimise the use of zero-emission energy storage systems across

Inditex partners with Maersk to reduce its maritime emissions

Inditex, parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has partnered with the freight group Maersk to reduce its global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint from seaborne logistics by incorporating alternative fuels in all its inbound routes with the carrier. Through the ECO Delivery Ocean programme, Maersk replaces fossil fuels on its ships

Maersk launches first green methanol-powered containership

Maersk announced that the first in a new series of 12 large methanol enabled container ships, made her launching and undocking milestone. In particular, the world’s first large containership powered by methanol was floated out of its building dock at Hyundai Heavy Industries over the weekend. As explained, the vessel measures 350 meters in length

CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE sign up for green corridor

A partnership between ports, carriers, and cargo owners has published an outline of a Green Shipping Corridor Implementation Plan which will accelerate emissions reductions on one of the world’s busiest container shipping routes across the Pacific Ocean. As part of the historic plan, the carrier partners will begin deploying reduced or zero lifecycle carbon capable

ABS joins Maersk for vessel naming ceremony

ABS joined Maersk and global dignitaries for the official naming ceremony of the first containership ever to sail on green methanol, a Maersk feeder vessel built to ABS Class, the LAURA MAERSK. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, served as the vessel sponsor, christening the LAURA MAERSK, following tradition, with a bottle

CMA CGM, Maersk join forces to accelerate the decarbonization

A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk) and CMA CGM have decided to join forces on several areas relating to decarbonization, in full compliance with all laws and regulations. As frontrunners of the energy transition in shipping, both companies are convinced that joint action will help accelerating the green transition in shipping, learning from each other