Maersk’s first large vessel capable of running on green methanol, Ane Maersk, arrived in Dubai for the very first time, where it was received by DP World at Jebel Ali. This milestone highlights Maersk’s commitment to achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Traveling along the AE7 route connecting Asia and Europe, Ane Maersk arrived in the UAE on its journey in Hamburg, Germany, traversing ports across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the GCC. Following cargo operations in Dubai, Ane Maersk will set sail for China.

“It is truly a great moment to witness the arrival of Ane Maersk at DP World, Jebel Ali. This is an important milestone for Maersk in our journey to decarbonize ocean transportation,” said Christopher Cook, Managing Director at Maersk UAE, Oman, and Qatar.

He emphasizes that the vessel symbolizes their commitment to sustainability and innovation, emphasizing that transitioning to green practices cannot be achieved in isolation. “It requires collaboration from the entire ecosystem, including our customers, our partners, the infrastructure, regulators, and other stakeholders.”

Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC, echoes a similar statement on the journey to net zero being a communal effort. “We are proud to welcome the Ane Maersk to Jebel Ali, whose arrival highlights the green shift underway in our industry. It is a flagship for sustainability that mirrors our own carbon reduction ambitions at DP World.”

Jebel Ali Port, the largest port in the Middle East region and the 10th busiest in the world is a global trade hub, offering connectivity to over 180 shipping lines and access to more than 3.5 billion consumers.

Ane Maersk has a dual-fuel engine capable of running on green methanol. It represents the first of the 18 large vessels ordered by Maersk to be added to their fleet during 2024 and 2025.