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The world's first methanol-powered container ship now on weekly service to the Port of Gothenburg

On Saturday, a new feeder service started calling regularly at the Port of Gothenburg. The world's first container ship powered by green methanol, Laura Maersk, operates the service sailing between the Port of Gothenburg and Bremerhaven. “Already …

May 27, 2024 / Vessels

Maersk to deploy first large methanol-enabled vessel on Asia - Europe trade lane

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, …

Dec 7, 2023 / Vessels

The world's first methanol-powered container ship moored at the Port of Gothenburg

On Tuesday, a truly unique ship arrived at the Port of Gothenburg for the first time. The container ship Laura Maersk is powered by biomethanol, resulting in a big step towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. "This ship is a significant …

Oct 12, 2023 / Curious

ABS Joins Maersk for Milestone 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 …

Sep 25, 2023 / Vessels