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March 11, 2026
Maersk introduces emergency bunker surcharge amid Middle East fuel crisis Shipping line cites Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting 20% of global fuel supply. |
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February 17, 2026
IMO seminar examines biofuels’ role in maritime decarbonisation Event drew 700 in-person and virtual participants, with 1,300 more following the online broadcast. |
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February 16, 2026
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers methanol dual-fuel container vessel from China yard Japanese shipbuilder says delivery marks expansion of alternative-fuel vessel production beyond Japan. |
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February 11, 2026
Maersk container ship returns to Suez Canal as Gemini Cooperation reroutes ME-11 service Astrid Maersk becomes third Maersk vessel to transit canal since strategic partnership agreement signed. |
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February 10, 2026
Maersk orders eight 18,600-teu dual-fuel vessels for 2029-2030 delivery A.P. Moller-Maersk signs shipbuilding agreement with New Times Shipbuilding in China. |
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February 3, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of first methanol-capable vessel in 9,000-teu series Tangier Maersk is the first of six mid-size container ships with methanol-capable dual-fuel engines. |
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February 2, 2026
Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds. |
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January 27, 2026
Bound4blue installs first wind propulsion sails on Maersk Tankers vessel Spanish firm fits four 24-metre eSAIL units on Maersk Trieste under 20-sail contract. |
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January 14, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of final 17,480-teu dual-fuel containership Barcelona Maersk completes six-vessel class built with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. |
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January 12, 2026
V.Group acquires Njord to expand decarbonisation services for shipowners Maritime services provider buys Maersk Tankers-founded green technology business to offer integrated fuel-efficiency solutions. |
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December 18, 2025
Spain, Norway and Denmark lead Europe's green shipping fuel production, study finds Regulatory uncertainty prevents most e-fuel projects from progressing beyond the planning stage, says analysis. |
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December 17, 2025
Amasus installs second bound4blue wind sail on general cargo vessel Dutch shipowner installs what is said to be the largest suction sail ever fitted to a general cargo vessel. |
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December 15, 2025
Four companies launch study for US methanol bunkering network ABS, Eneos, NYK Line, and Seacor to develop ship-to-ship methanol supply operations on Gulf Coast. |
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December 10, 2025
Bound4blue secures $44m funding to scale suction sail production Wind propulsion specialist raises capital from maritime and climate investors to industrialise manufacturing capacity. |
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December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk. |
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December 4, 2025
Golden Island delivers B100 biofuel to Maersk vessels in Singapore Golden Island completes two UCOME biofuel deliveries to containerships in October and November. |
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December 4, 2025
Beijing Maersk becomes largest vessel to call at Ghana's Tema Port Maersk's dual-fuel methanol ship highlights West Africa's transshipment potential and decarbonisation efforts. |
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November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network. |
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October 3, 2025
ReFlow launches lifecycle emissions tool to support decarbonisation decisions Digital platform simulates vessel emissions from production to operation, helping owners evaluate decarbonisation options. |
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October 2, 2025
Maersk retrofits 200 time-chartered vessels to cut fuel costs and emissions Shipping giant partners with 50 owners on efficiency programme targeting 35% emissions reduction. |
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September 16, 2025
Quadrise appoints veteran Peter Borup as CEO to drive commercialisation Former Maersk executive to lead decarbonisation technology company from October 1. |
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September 9, 2025
Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026. |
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December 4, 2024
Methanol as a marine fuel | Steve Bee, VPS How environmental legislation has driven the development of low-sulphur fuels and methanol-ready ships. |
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August 8, 2024
Rise in bunker costs hurts Maersk profit Shipper blames reroutings via Cape of Good Hope and fuel price increase. |
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January 8, 2024
Will the EU ETS move prices and inspire innovation? Examining whether carbon pricing is likely to have an effect on emissions reduction. |
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December 14, 2023
How the EU ETS impacts non-EU nations and shippers Examaning the ETS and key issues for non-EU players ahead of implementation. |
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November 22, 2023
Maersk signs green methanol deal with China's Goldwind Agreed annual volume of 500KT for Maersk's first 12 large methanol-fuelled ships. |
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November 7, 2023
Maersk posts $930m drop in Q3 fuel costs Average bunker price fell $302 whilst consumption was 7.5% lower. |
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September 15, 2023
World's first methanol-fuelled boxship completes maiden trip Fuel secured for initial months of operation, with bunkering to take place in Rotterdam. |
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July 28, 2023
VPS performs first methanol bunker quantity survey Landmark operation took place in Singapore on July 27. |
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June 13, 2023
Maersk procures fuel for world's first methanol-enabled boxship Deal signed with OCI Global for 21,500 km maiden voyage. |
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May 31, 2023
Methanol Institute publishes comprehensive fuel guide Report covers regulatory drivers, environmental performance, costs and case studies. |
