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CMA CGM and SIPG ink long-term onshore power cooperation

CMA CGM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have signed long-term strategic cooperation agreement to jointly promote onshore power supply.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 15, 2022

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CMA CGM Vessel at berth
CMA CGM

From 15 December, all fully-fitted CMA CGM’s containerships will use onshore power when docking at Shanghai port which will significantly improve air quality, and reduce CO2 emissions and noise pollution. 

As the end of 2022, thirteen vessels from CMA CGM will use onshore power when calling at Shanghai, and the number will increase to 50 vessels by mid-2023.

In March this year, CMA CGM Symi, a 15,000teu LNG-powered containership, was bunkered with LNG at Shanghai Port, which was the first ship-to-ship LNG simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) bunkering operation in China.

CEO of CMA CGM China, Ludovic Renou, commented, “We are breaking new ground by partnering with SIPG to collaborate on the mass scale cold ironing, another landmark in our partnership after the historic China’s first LNG SIMOPS bunkering jointly completed by us in March this year. Looking ahead, we will continue to join hands and drive forward more meaningful transformation to pioneer the energy transition together.” 

“SIPG and CMA CGM are establishing long-term collaboration to provide onshore power supply service for CMA CGM. We believe the enhanced cooperation between port and shipping line will accelerate decarbonization of the industry,” said Dr. Luo Wenbin, general manager of Engineering and Equipment department of SIPG. 

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About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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