News / CMA CGM extends its methanol-ready vessel order with six more ships

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Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries confirmed today that the French carrier, CMA CGM, will extend its methanol-ready fleet with an order for six ships of 8,000 teu from the Korean yard.

CMA CGM has followed its 6 June announcement that it had ordered six new-Panamax ships that are methanol-ready with a second order, worth a reported $736m in total, with expected deliveries of the vessels in 2025.

According to CMA CGM, the company’s methanol powered vessels are: “In line with CMA CGM’s strategy ...