On March 15th, 2022, the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, and Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd, a world leading terminal operator, successfully achieved the LNG bunkering of CMA CGM SYMI, a 15,000 TEU LNG-powered containership. The vessel, deployed on the PRX line connecting China and the US, was refueled with LNG at Yangshan Port. Haigang Weilai, a new 20,000 m3 LNG bunker barge deployed by SIPG provided CMA CGM SYMI with LNG by means of a ship-to-ship transfer, while the containership carried out cargo operations simultaneously.The Shanghai Port's bonded LNG bunkering project has been highly valued by the Shanghai Municipal Government, and all relevant departments have given immense support, as it contributes to creating a world-class business environment, improving Shanghai's port service functions and enhancing the overall competitiveness of Shanghai as an international shipping center. According to the agreement signed between CMA CGM and SIPG in January, starting at the end of the first quarter of 2022, and for a duration of 10 years, SIPG will provide SIMOPS LNG bunkering service for CMA CGM’s vessels sailing from China to the United-States at Yangshan Port, the first of its kind in China.CMA CGM, leading shipping’s energy transition with a fleet of 44 e-methane ready vessels by the end of 2024.
On March 15th, 2022, the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, and Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd, a world leading terminal operator, successfully achieved the LNG bunkering of CMA CGM SYMI, a 15,000 TEU LNG-powered containership. The vessel, deployed on the PRX line connecting China and the US, was refueled with LNG at Yangshan Port. Haigang Weilai, a new 20,000 m3 LNG bunker barge deployed by SIPG provided CMA CGM SYMI with LNG by means of a ship-to-ship transfer, while the containership carried out cargo operations simultaneously.The Shanghai Port's bonded LNG bunkering project has been highly valued by the Shanghai Municipal Government, and all relevant departments have given immense support, as it contributes to creating a world-class business environment, improving Shanghai's port service functions and enhancing the overall competitiveness of Shanghai as an international shipping center. According to the agreement signed between CMA CGM and SIPG in January, starting at the end of the first quarter of 2022, and for a duration of 10 years, SIPG will provide SIMOPS LNG bunkering service for CMA CGM’s vessels sailing from China to the United-States at Yangshan Port, the first of its kind in China.CMA CGM, leading shipping’s energy transition with a fleet of 44 e-methane ready vessels by the end of 2024.
