X-Press Feeders orders up to 8 methanol dual-fuel boxships at Huangpu-Wenchong

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CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipbuilding has announced an order six plus two 1,250 teu methanol-fuelled open top containerships order from Singapore owner X-Press Feeders.

Compared to other vessels that run on conventional fuels, the new dual-fuel vessels will produce about 75% less emissions when operating on green methanol.

The first ship is due to be delivered by the second half of 2025 and others’ delivery dates estimated between the third quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2026, which will join in the ranks of Eastaway’s managed fleet, a member of the X-Press Feeders Group, and will be operated by X-Press Feeders. Initial deployment of the vessels will be on European regions. 

X-Press Feeders is excited to be expanding our fleet of dual-fuel vessels with these newbuilds. To achieve our goal of reaching net-zero emission by 2050, we must take concrete steps today. This order of 6 dual-fuel methanol vessels is proof of our commitment to not only talk about carbon neutrality goals but invest and take risks to achieve them,” said X-Press Feeders CEO, Shmuel Yoskovitz.

Demands of low-carbon and zero emission vessels are urgent, signing of the new order will strengthen Huangpu-Wenchong’s position in global green vessel sector and improve the company’s brand influence in global feeder boxship market,” said Huangpu Wenchong.