Maersk orders 26 dual-fuel container ships, shifts from methanol to LNG path

Maersk has placed an order for 26 large container ships (18,600 TEU each) with dual-fuel engines capable of running on traditional marine fuels and liquefied gas, with deliveries scheduled for 2029-2030. This marks a notable shift from Maersk's earlier industry-leading bet on green methanol as the primary decarbonization vector, signaling a diversification or pivot in its fuel strategy. The order consolidates a technological path change for the shipping giant, with implications for global shipping capacity and fuel demand.