The world’s largest LNG-powered containership named "CMA CGM Jacques Saadé" has joined the fleet of CMA CGM for its French Asia Line.
CMA CGM Jacques Saade, named after its founder, is the first of a series of nine 23,000 TEU containerships, a homogeneous LNG-powered fleet flying the French flag.
Carbon neutral goal by 2050
LNG is the most advanced solution when it comes to preserving air quality. It enables a 99% reduction in sulfur dioxide and fine particle emissions and an 85% reduction in nitrogen dioxide emissions.
LNG emits up to 20% less CO2 compared to fuel motorization.
“This technology is one of the first step towards achieving CMA CGM Group’s ambitious 2050 objective of carbon neutrality,” CMA CGM said.
Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, said the vessel embodies the company's commitment to the environment and is the result of seven years of research and development.
“While guaranteeing the safety of our crew, it preserves air quality and will be part of our fight against global warming. It significantly improves the environmental footprint of carried goods. We have taken a big step forward. We need to go further to build transport that is even more respectful of the environment.”