Hyundai Samho delivers first of 12 CMA CGM 13,000 TEUs vessel

Marseille-based liner giant CMA CGM took first delivery of a Korean-built dual-fuel methanol vessel with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs. Built in Korea by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, the CMA CGM Iron is the first in a series of 12 dual-fuel methanol vessels with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs.

As reported, twelve cutting-edge 13,000 TEUs containerships will be delivered by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in 2025 and 2026.

CMA CGM IRON, the group’s first dual-fuel methanol vessel, made its maiden call today at the port of Singapore.

Sisterships CMA CGM Cobalt, Argon, Platinum, Mercury, Helium, Krypton, Thorium, Osmium, Silver, Copper and Gold will be progressively deployed in 2025 and 2026.

This news series of 12 methanol represents a “major milestone” on the CMA CGM Group’s path towards net zero carbon by 2050, CMA CGM said.

The vessel CMA CGM Iron will join the CIMEX1 service, which connects Asia to the Middle East Gulf region.

Xavier Leclercq, vice-president in charge of newbuilding at CMA CGM, declared: “Thanks to our long-standing collaboration with the South Korean shipyard Hyundai