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ΤECHNOLOGY & SHIPBUILDING
extensive engine test bench trials and analyt- Methanol, a versatile and sustainable fuel
ical assessments to evaluate the suitability of Both when produced from renewables, offers
CNSL-based FSI.100 blends in both residual and Hapag-Lloyd numerous advantages for Bergen medi-
distillate fuel oils for marine applications. This and IKEA are um-speed engines. Its efficient combustion
diligent approach aligns with UECC’s commit- committed properties reduce emissions and contribute
ment to sustainability and responsible business to leading to enhanced engine performance – just one of
practices. the way in the ways Bergen Engines is working towards
An important milestone for the maritime indus- environmentally a sustainable future.
try was accomplished when the collaboration conscious In addition to methanol, research is under-
resulted in the provisional acceptance of CNSL- practices, way for other alternative fuels for Bergen
based FSI.100 as a 30% blend component in setting a Engines. Building upon its success in hydro-
a distillate DMA marine fuel oil, cleared by benchmark for gen blending, the company aims to develop a
OEM, Class, and flag Administrations for sea- the industry. 100% hydrogen-fueled engine by the end of
trial stages. This achievement underscores the this year. Simultaneously, ongoing research
importance of transparency and rigorous eval- continues to assess the feasibility of utilising
uation in the adoption of sustainable shipping ammonia as a primary fuel source, further
fuels. expanding their green solutions portfolio for
land and marine-based applications.
FLEETZERO SECURES INVESTMENT
FROM MOL PLUS TO ACCELERATE THE HAPAG-LLOYD AND IKEA
ELECTRIFICATION OF THE MARINE COLLABORATE TO ADVANCE CLEANER
INDUSTRY SHIPPING
Fleetzero Inc. announced a strategic investment Hapag-Lloyd has entered a cooperation with
from MOL PLUS, the venture capital division of IKEA Supply Chain Operations to decarbon-
MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.) GROUP. This ise the Hapag-Lloyd container shipments
partnership underlines a shared commitment to originating from Asia, marking an important
advancing decarbonisation and the widespread step towards a more sustainable maritime
adoption of electric vessels in the marine indus- industry.
try. For the period March 2024 to February 2025,
As a leader in marine battery solutions, Fleetze- both companies have agreed to use Hap-
ro’s mission is to decarbonise shipping without ag-Lloyd’s highest product option for biofuels
a green premium. The company specialises in “Ship Green 100”, which relies on waste- and
creating marine battery systems with unparal- residue-based biofuel instead of conventional
leled energy density, affordability, and safety— marine fuel oil. The expected result for IKEA
key factors historically challenging marine elec- during this period is a CO2 emission reduction
trification. With Fleetzero’s advanced batteries, of around 100,000 tonnes.
developing large electric vessels capable of The IKEA goal is to reduce the relative GHG
medium-to-long-distance transport is now a emissions from their product transportation
reality. by 70% by 2030 and to only use zero emis-
The investment by MOL PLUS marks a sig- sion heavy duty vehicles and ocean vessels
nificant milestone for Fleetzero, enabling the by 2040.
company to expand its operations and impact. This partnership represents a significant step
With the support of MOL PLUS, Fleetzero will forward in the maritime industry, where col-
continue to develop its LeviathanTM battery laboration and innovation intersect to create
system and explore integrating these systems a greener, more sustainable future for global
into MOL Group’s fleet. This collaboration is shipping. Both Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA are
set to catalyse the industry’s transition to elec- committed to leading the way in environmen-
tric vessels as Fleetzero and MOL PLUS work tally conscious practices, setting a bench-
together to foster partnerships and navigate mark for the industry.
entry into new markets. Hapag-Lloyd has launched the Ship Green
product to offer its customers emission-re-
METHANOL-READY NOTATION duced ocean transports. Based on bio-
RECEIVES DNV APPROVAL fuel, Hapag-Lloyd’s customers can choose
Bergen Engines, a leading manufacturer of between 100%, 50% or 25% CO2e emission
medium-speed engines and generating sets, avoidance. Ship Green is available for all ship-
announced the approval of its methanol-ready ments, including standard, reefer, hardtop, or
statement for marine engines by DNV. tank equipment.
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