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Why Maersk is investing millions in methanol-fueled ships?

Anja Kimmig | Louise Osborne
August 22, 2023

Maersk is investing in 19 new container ships that will be fueled with methanol. But it's a controversial alternative fuel to oil. The world's second-biggest shipping company runs around 700 container ships in total. Is it a serious investment in the future?

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