In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd has signed two contracts with two Chinese shipyards for a total of 24 new container ships. Of these, 12 newbuildings – each with a capacity of 16,800 TEU – will be built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group. These units will be used to expand the capacity of services that are already in place. […]
In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd has announced a massive $4 billion investment to bolster its container ship fleet with 24 new eco-efficient vessels, set to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. This strategic expansion involves two contracts with leading Chinese shipyards: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group and New Times Shipbuilding Company Ltd. The order includes twelve ships from Yangzijiang, […]
In Norway, Offshore Energy reports in a significant collaboration, A.P. Moller Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced the details of their operational partnership, the Gemini Cooperation, set to launch in February 2025. This cooperation will deploy between 300 and 340 vessels, with Maersk providing 60% and Hapag-Lloyd 40% of the fleet. Many of these ships will be […]
In Singapore, The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has completed its final biofuel blend supply chain trial with Hapag-Lloyd with an organic-based tracer supplied by Authentix to ensure the biofuel’s integrity. The tracer was detected at all sampling points, confirming its authenticity. The trial involved the bunkering of 4,500 MT of B30 marine biofuel […]
In Singapore, ZEMBA announced the successful conclusion of its first tender for ocean shipping that achieves at least a 90% reduction of greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis relative to fossil fuel powered service. Through this deal, more than a dozen ZEMBA members including founding members Amazon, Patagonia, and Tchibo alongside Bauhaus, Brooks Running, DB […]
