Global fleet of dual combustion container ships and Ro-Ro reaches 400 ships

The global fleet of container ships and Ro-Ro equipped with dual combustion systems reached the mark of approximately 400 units, consolidating one of the main trends in the maritime industry in recent years. The number highlights the acceleration of investments in technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to increasingly stringent environmental standards.

Dual fuel ships are capable of operating with conventional marine fuel and alternatives such as LNG, methanol or other fuels with a lower environmental impact. This operational flexibility has been decisive for shipowners seeking to reduce regulatory risks, long-term costs and dependence on a single type of fuel.

In the container ship segment, large shipping companies are leading orders for new vessels with dual combustion, incorporating these ships into long-haul routes. In the Ro-Ro market, technology has advanced mainly in the transport of vehicles and rolling loads, sectors under pressure from global chains to adopt more sustainable practices.

Industry experts estimate that the dual fuel fleet should continue to grow in the coming years, driven by new orders in Asian and European shipyards. The expectation is that these ships will play a central role in the energy transition of maritime transport, while zero-emission fuels have not yet reached commercial scale.