There are currently 503 container ships and car carriers with dual-fuel propulsion in operation worldwide, with an additional 849 such vessels currently on order. Total investments in these ships have already exceeded $200 billion, reflecting a significant shift in maritime transport towards the use
There are currently 503 container ships and car carriers with dual-fuel propulsion in operation worldwide, with an additional 849 such vessels currently on order. Total investments in these ships have already exceeded $200 billion, reflecting a significant shift in maritime transport towards the use of alternative fuels.
Profiles of Who Benefits from This Change and Who Faces Challenges
- Beneficiaries: shipping companies leveraging the flexibility of dual-fuel technology, which allows operation on both conventional and alternative fuels
- Producers and suppliers of renewable and low-emission fuels, whose market share is growing
- World Shipping Council, advocating for uniform global emissions regulation that enables investment in cleaner technologies
- Sectors linked to the development of infrastructure for new fuel types that anticipate long-term demand growth
On the other hand, orders for conventionally powered ships are also increasing, related to uncertainty regarding future international emissions regulation. The prolongation of ambiguity in rules thus creates pressure on shipping companies and investors who require certainty for long-term planning. Developments in this area therefore demonstrate that the path to decarbonizing maritime transport remains complex, with the adoption of globally uniform conditions being essential.
Source: Systémy Logistiky
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