OOCL's first methanol dual-fuel containership, OOCL Wisdom, has successfully completed its maiden green methanol bunkering and begun its inaugural voyage.
Orient Overseas Container Line's first methanol dual-fuel containership, OOCL Wisdom, has completed its maiden green methanol bunkering and commenced its first voyage from Qingdao Port, announced OOCL.
The vessel is the first of seven methanol dual-fuel ships ordered by the company. With a maximum capacity of 24,168 TEU, it is currently the world's largest methanol dual-fuel containership and is deployed on the Asia-North Europe Loop 1 service.
Peter Pan, Director of Trades at OOCL, stated that the bunkering and maiden voyage mark a significant achievement in collaboration with Shandong Port Group. He added that this milestone reflects OOCL's commitment to green and low-carbon development, digital intelligence, and sustainability.
Mr. Pan emphasized that the company will continue to focus on customers, advance fleet upgrading and low-carbon transition, and enhance service capabilities. He mentioned that OOCL aims to provide safer, more reliable, and sustainable logistics solutions to support global trade growth.
OOCL, headquartered in Hong Kong, is one of the world's largest integrated container transport and logistics companies, with about 130 offices in more than 100 cities. The carrier is also an industry leader in applying new technologies to enhance supply chains.
