In a major boost to India’s shipbuilding ambitions, Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has received its first-ever international order for ocean-going container vessels. The development marks a significant advancement in India’s efforts to establish itself as a global shipbuilding hub. Cochin Shipyard announced on October 14 that it had signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with
France-based shipping major CMA CGM has officially named its latest dual-fuel methanol-powered container vessel, CMA CGM Helium, at a ceremony held in South Korea. The new 13,000 TEU vessel forms part of a 12-ship series ordered from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, one of South Korea’s leading shipbuilders. 13,000 TEU Methanol-Fuelled Vessel Joins CMA CGM
Classification society DNV has announced the launch of the industry’s first public tender portal dedicated to e-methanol procurement across the European Union and the United Kingdom, marking a new step toward facilitating transparent and scalable access to low-carbon fuels. The initiative connects a leading European e-methanol producer with industrial offtakers in the EU and UK
Nantes, France / Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany — October 14, 2025:French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE) has inaugurated its first commercial production site in Germany, marking its fourth overall facility and the first outside France. The site, located in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, was opened in the presence of senior state and local officials, including Winfried
New Delhi, October 2025:Fery Rides, India’s first women-led electric mobility platform built for women, has raised ₹2.075 crore in seed funding from IAN Angel Fund, part of the Indian Angel Network (IAN) Group). The round was led by Hari Balasubramanian, Uday Chatterjee, and Sri Prakash. The funding will be used to enhance Fery’s EV-based technology
German shipping and logistics company Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK Shipping) has officially named its latest diesel-electric, future-fuel-ready gas tanker, Gas 96, in Rotterdam on October 9, 2025. The vessel marks HGK Shipping’s third gas tanker optimized for shallow-water operations and equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system designed to accommodate future clean fuels.
Italian maritime group Fratelli Cosulich has launched its latest methanol-powered IMO II chemical and bunker tanker, Maya Cosulich, at the Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China. The launch took place on October 9, 2025, marking another milestone in the company’s efforts to expand its alternative fuel bunkering capabilities. Vessel Specifications and Capabilities The Maya Cosulich
Towngas, through its joint venture with Foran Energy – VENEX – has signed a strategic green fuel supply cooperation agreement with Veolia and SIPG Energy. The partnership aims to advance the development of a green methanol supply and distribution network in response to China’s dual carbon goals and the maritime industry’s push for green transformation.
A.P. Moller–Maersk and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the decarbonization of global supply chains and strengthen CATL’s international logistics network. The new agreement builds on a five-year collaboration between the two companies across shipping, intermodal transport, and end-to-end logistics solutions. Under the MoU, Maersk
Norwegian container tonnage provider MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has placed an order with Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China for two 1,600 TEU eco-efficient container vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2027. The order includes eight-year charter agreements with a leading global liner operator and reflects MPCC’s ongoing fleet renewal and decarbonisation strategy.