14/04/2023at 09:53

DFDS aims to have ferry freighters run on green methanol

The Danish ferry and logistics operator looks to remodel new freight ferries, enabling them to sail on green methanol. The challenge lies in procuring sufficient fuel flows, says DFDS chief exec.

Photo: Peter Nicholls/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix

BY DAG HOLMSTAD, TRANSLATED BY SIMON ØST VEJBÆK

DFDS plans to remodel new ferry freighters to sail on green methanol by 2025 and contribute to the company’s aim of reducing its carbon footprint.

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