Hapag-Lloyd has marked a major industry milestone with the order of the 1,000th B&W ME-GI dual-fuel engine, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable shipping.
The commemorative event took place at the company’s headquarters in Hamburg, where Everllence CEO Dr. Uwe Lauber presented a plaque to Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen and Managing Director Fleet Silke Lehmköster.
A Milestone for Maritime Decarbonisation
The engine ordered — a 7G95ME-GI — will power a newbuild container ship under construction in China. This model is part of a broader fleet upgrade strategy that aligns with Hapag-Lloyd’s ambition to lead in low-emission shipping technologies.
Habben Jansen emphasized the importance of such steps in decarbonising global supply chains, calling dual-fuel technologies “a key step” in the company’s sustainability journey.
Dr. Lauber echoed this sentiment, stating that the ME-GI engine, introduced in 2014, has become the marine industry’s default solution for dual-fuel, methane-powered propulsion — combining efficiency, low emissions, and technological maturity.
Container Segment Leads Dual-Fuel Adoption
With container shipping showing the strongest interest in the ME-GI engine, Lauber noted the significance of Hapag-Lloyd’s role as a front-runner. He highlighted the engine’s low methane slip and suitability as a transition fuel technology, particularly in 2025, which has already seen a surge in new ME-GI orders.
Hapag-Lloyd at a Glance
Hapag-Lloyd operates a global fleet of 308 container vessels with a transport capacity of 2.4 million TEU. Through 135 liner services and presence in 140 countries, the company ensures reliable global connectivity. In addition to shipping, Hapag-Lloyd holds stakes in 21 terminals across key global regions, supported by 3,000 employees in its Terminal & Infrastructure segment.
The 1,000th ME-GI engine order underscores not only the technical evolution of clean marine engines, but also the leadership role of companies like Hapag-Lloyd in driving maritime decarbonisation forward. As the shipping industry pushes toward net-zero targets, dual-fuel propulsion remains a key transitional solutio
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Source: Everllence
