CMA CGM‘s newest flagship, CMA CGM Notre Dame, has made its maiden call at the Port of Rotterdam following its official christening in Le Havre on 2 July.
Sailing under the French flag, the 24,212 TEU vessel is one of the world’s largest container ships and currently the largest LNG-powered container vessel in operation. The ship measures nearly 400 metres in length, has a beam of 61 metres and can accommodate up to 1,600 reefer containers.
During its first visit to Rotterdam, the vessel completed its inaugural bio-LNG bunkering operation, taking on renewable fuel produced in Europe from organic agricultural and agri-food waste. CMA CGM noted that bio-LNG can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 67% over its lifecycle compared with conventional marine fuels. The vessel is also capable of operating on LNG and future synthetic fuels such as e-methane.
“We are proud to welcome the CMA CGM Notre Dame to Rotterdam,” said Toon Pierré, General Manager Benelux Cluster at CMA CGM. “This port call reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership with the Port of Rotterdam and our shared commitment to a more efficient, innovative and sustainable maritime sector, while continuing to support our clients with world-class connections.”
Rotterdam remains one of the world’s largest bunkering hubs, supplying around 10 million tonnes of marine fuel annually while expanding the availability of alternative fuels as part of its strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
