HAPAG-LLOYD PLANS LNG AND SCRUBBER TRIALS

摘要

Hamburg-based container liner Hapag-Lloyd has revealed that it will study LNG fuel and scrubbers onboard three vessels next year as part of its preparation for IMO's 2020 sulphur cap. The company made the announcement as it revealed a marine fuel recovery mechanism to claw back the estimated US$1 billion it will spend on compliant fuel in 2020. This will be the liner's main compliance method and Hapag-Lloyd believes it is the most environmentally friendly solution in the short term. "We embrace the level playing field and environmental improvements resulting from a stricter regulation, but it is obvious that this is not for free and will create additional costs," said Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO. Hapag-Lloyd. "This will be mainly reflected in the fuel bills for low-sulphur fuel oil, as there is no realistic alternative for the industry remaining compliant by 2020."