DP World’s marine services business, Shipping Solutions, has named its new methanol dual-fuel container vessel, DP World London, at a ceremony held in Denmark. The ceremony took place in Aarhus, where Shipping Solutions traces its origins to 1977, when the business was founded under the name Unifeeder.

DP World London is a 1,250-TEU container vessel built in China and delivered in April 2026. Owned by Germany’s Elbdeich Reederei and operated by Shipping Solutions, the Portugal-flagged vessel will operate on the North Europe service. Measuring 148 metres in length, the ship is equipped with a five-cylinder main engine and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology, designed to reduce emissions and support compliance with international environmental standards.

The vessel completed its first methanol bunkering in Rotterdam on 25 June 2026, with Unibarge acting as the bunkering partner and Methanex supplying the fuel.

Martin Gaard Christiansen, CEO, Shipping Solutions EAM at DP World, remarked: “This is a proud moment for our Shipping Solutions team. Aarhus is where our story began, and it remains central to our character. Our DNA is about staying close to customers, keeping our word, staying calm in volatile markets and finding practical solutions when conditions change. This dual-fuel vessel reflects both our heritage and the future we are building.”

Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services at DP World, commented: “The future of maritime trade will be shaped by resilience, connectivity and more sustainable transport solutions. This methanol dual-fuel vessel is a tangible example of how DP World is investing in practical innovation to provide customers with more reliable, flexible and lower-emission shipping solutions. It also strengthens our integrated network, reinforcing our ability to deliver seamless supply chain solutions across ports, terminals, marine services, inland logistics and freight forwarding, while helping keep global trade moving.”