A2B-online turns to China for methanol-ready boxship pair

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Dutch shortsea container operator A2B-online has ordered two methanol-capable vessels from China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard, expanding its fleet renewal programme to four ships. The new contract shifts construction to China after its first two vessels were ordered from Turkey’s Sedef Shipyard in 2023.

Dutch shortsea container operator A2B-online has ordered two more methanol-capable vessels at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard, doubling its fleet renewal programme to four ships. The latest contract marks a switch to China after the company booked its first two newbuildings at Turkey’s Sedef Shipyard in 2023. The Chinese pair will feature multi-fuel methanol propulsion, …