CMA CGM at vanguard of liner gas charge

CMA CGM has emerged at the vanguard of liner operators using LNG as the alternative fuel for container vessels.

And Eastern Pacific Shipping’s dual-fuel order for 11 vessels of 15,000 teu each, which emerged this week, could see the French line commit further to the sector.

CMA CGM has committed to 20 ships that will be powered by LNG: nine of 23,000 teu, five of 15,000 teu, and six of 1,400 teu for its intra-Europe regional subsidiary, Containerships.