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	May 12, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel partner on biofuel initiative for Asia-Europe trade Agreement covers 3,300-teu using waste-based biofuels, targeting a 2,979-tonne CO₂e reduction in 2026.
	May 8, 2026 Schottel to supply electric propulsion for two SIPG LNG bunker vessels German manufacturer wins contract for 20,000-cbm vessels under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard.
	April 28, 2026 Fincantieri’s VARD launches first of four offshore wind vessels for Windward Offshore VARD 4 19 design vessel features battery hybrid propulsion and green methanol preparation.
	April 21, 2026 Bunker One expands ULSFO 0.10% supply across northern Germany Supplier adds Weser River ports to network, including Bremerhaven, Bremen, Brake and Nordenham.
	April 20, 2026 Schottel supplies propulsion for Mureloil’s hybrid chemical tanker Bahía Beatriz joins sister ship to double Spanish operator’s biofuel and methanol transport capacity.
	April 17, 2026 Rolls-Royce Power Systems switches German engine test facilities to HVO fuel Company saved 3,200 tonnes of CO₂ by end of 2025 after switching to renewable diesel.
	April 17, 2026 Ernst Russ acquires four chemical tankers with five-year charters worth $126m Hamburg shipowner enters tanker segment with methanol-ready newbuildings delivering from Q4 2026.
	April 16, 2026 Elbdeich Reederei takes delivery of first methanol-capable feeder vessel German shipowner receives 1,250-teu dual-fuel newbuild from Chinese yard, with three more to follow.
	April 9, 2026 HGK Shipping’s Amadeus Titanium fitted with wind assistance system Coastal vessel equipped with VentoFoils at Dutch port to reduce fuel consumption on Covestro routes.
	March 30, 2026 Damen delivers second hybrid-ready combi freighter to German shipowner The vessel features biofuel capability and will be retrofitted with wind-assist technology with government funding.
	March 27, 2026 ROC begins construction of second chemical tanker for Essberger Chinese shipbuilder holds steel-cutting ceremony for 13,000-dwt methanol-ready vessel with ice class capability.
	March 16, 2026 BSM adds second methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier to managed fleet Ship manager now operates two methanol-capable vessels as alternative fuel adoption continues in the bulk sector.
	March 11, 2026 ElbOil celebrates 15 years since founding Hamburg-based trader and broker has expanded its operation to various international offices since inception.
	March 10, 2026 German ferry operator TT-Line cuts CO₂ emissions with bio-LNG switch TT-Line reports emissions reduction after operating two Baltic Sea ferries on bio-LNG throughout 2025.
	March 10, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd introduces emergency fuel surcharge amid rising bunker prices Container line cites geopolitical circumstances for new charge effective late March 2026.
	February 27, 2026 Everllence develops hydrogen test bench for marine engines German engine maker upgrades Augsburg facility under HydroPoLEn project backed by federal maritime research funding.
	February 26, 2026 Power2X acquires HyCC to expand green hydrogen portfolio in the Netherlands and Germany Deal consolidates clean molecules sector as projects transition from development to large-scale delivery phase.
	February 25, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd and DSV sign 18,000-tonne CO₂e reduction agreement for sustainable marine fuels Two-year framework allows inclusion of alternative fuels beyond biofuels in shipping decarbonisation partnership.
	February 20, 2026 HIF Global signs heads of agreement with German eFuel One for 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually Deal covers supply from HIF’s Uruguay project, with e-methanol meeting EU RED III standards.
	February 16, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ZIM for $4.2bn in cash deal German container line signs agreement to buy Israeli rival, subject to regulatory approvals.
	February 11, 2026 Lehmann Marine to supply battery systems for Hamburg’s first electric ferries German firm wins contract for three 3.8 MWh systems for HADAG vessels entering service in 2028.
	February 4, 2026 GCMD and CIMAC sign partnership to advance alternative marine fuel readiness Two-year agreement aims to bridge operational experience with technical standards for decarbonisation solutions.
	February 2, 2026 OceanScore reaches $5m annual recurring revenue as emissions compliance demand grows Hamburg-based firm supports compliance workflows for more than 2,500 vessels as regulations enter operational phases.
	January 29, 2026 GEFO Bunker Trading receives ISCC certification for sustainable marine fuels German bunker firm gains ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certificates.
	January 29, 2026 OceanScore to take over administration of Environmental Ship Index from January 2026 Hamburg-based firm to manage voluntary scheme incentivising vessel environmental performance for 70 global ports.
	December 18, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd wins ZEMBA's second tender for e-methanol deployment Container line to deploy e-methanol on trans-oceanic route from 2027, abating 120,000 tonnes CO₂e.
	December 15, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd orders eight methanol-powered container ships worth over $500m German carrier signs deal with CIMC Raffles for 4,500-teu vessels for 2028-29 delivery.
	December 11, 2025 BMT Bunker adds tanker MT Fraua to fleet BMT Bunker und Mineralöltransport has expanded its fleet with a new vessel.
	December 3, 2025 Everllence's 35/44DF CD GenSet secures 138 orders in seven months Engine manufacturer reports strong early demand since April type approval test completion.
	October 29, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd completes newbuild programme with delivery of dual-fuel vessel German carrier christens Wilhelmshaven Express, marking completion of 12-vessel Hamburg Express class series.
	October 28, 2025 BSM launches methanol training courses for seafarers Shipmanager introduces specialised programmes amid absence of international standards for methanol-powered vessels.
	October 28, 2025 Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology.
	October 16, 2025 Disney takes delivery of LNG-fuelled cruise ship German shipbuilder hands over sixth vessel built for Disney in long-running partnership.
	October 9, 2025 Berkel AHK joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member German ethanol producer becomes founding member of industry association focused on marine fuel applications.
	October 8, 2025 Gasum seeks sales manager for maritime LNG and LBG operations in Hamburg Nordic energy company recruits for German office to expand sustainable marine fuel business.
	October 3, 2025 BSM to manage world's first ammonia bunkering vessel for Itochu German ship manager will provide technical services for 5,000 cbm vessel due in 2027.
	October 2, 2025 Everllence marks 10 years of ME-GI dual-fuel engine with over 1,000 orders Company claims methane-fuelled engine has become industry standard with over 500 units at sea.
	October 1, 2025 Everllence secures propulsion package order for five 8,400 TEU boxships Asian shipbuilder orders complete dual-fuel engine systems for newbuild container vessel series.
	September 24, 2025 Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
	September 22, 2025 Henkel expands sustainable marine fuel partnership to cover 9,000 TEUs in 2025 Initiative expected to reduce transport emissions by 4,700 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
	September 12, 2025 Hapag-Lloyd secures multi-year liquefied biomethane supply deal with Shell Agreement supports container line's decarbonisation strategy and net-zero fleet operations target by 2045.
	September 11, 2025 Bunker Holding executive to address biofuels at Berlin event Manja Ostertag will discuss production scaling and supply chain integration at September forum.
	September 8, 2025 Yara Clean Ammonia begins construction of world's first ammonia-powered container ship Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Yara Eyde vessel on Oslo-Rotterdam route.