TED Talks Daily The first-ever cargo ship powered by green fuel | Morten Bo Christiansen
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Aug 29, 2023 Morten Bo Christiansen, leader of the energy transition at A.P. Moller – Maersk, discusses the groundbreaking launch of the world's first cargo ship powered by green methanol. He highlights the shipping industry's urgent shift away from fossil fuels and the potential economic impacts on consumers. Christiansen addresses the challenges of adopting green fuels, including hurdles in technology and cost. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration to create affordable sustainable options, underscoring the imperative of a greener future for logistics.
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Maersk's Green Methanol Ships
- Maersk, a global shipping company, has ordered 25 green methanol-powered container ships.
- Nineteen are currently in production, and the first one was recently delivered.
Maersk's First Green Methanol Ship's Maiden Voyage
- The first green methanol ship will bunker in South Korea and sail to Copenhagen.
- It will stop in several ports to pick up green methanol along the way.
Exponential Growth in Green Shipping
- Three years ago, no green methanol ships were on order.
- Today, there are 120 on order, demonstrating exponential growth in green shipping.