CMA CGM has placed its first order for methanol-powered vessels in an effort to expand its energy mix and become carbon neutral by 2050.
The company said it has ordered a total of six 15,000 TEU dual-fuel methanol-powered containerships from an unnamed shipbuilder.
The newbuilds are set to join the CMA CGM fleet by the end of 2025.
“CMA CGM is thus accelerating its decarbonization trajectory by investing massively in gas and methanol fuels. The two sectors will be complementary for decarbonizing shipping industry in the years to come,” the company said.
Additionally, CMA CGM also ordered ten dual-fuel liquefied natural gas- (LNG) powered vessels, bringing its orderbook to 69 ships.