Shipping latest: Dual-fuel fleets continue rapid expansion

Mace | 13th May 2026 | Trade Associations
Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Latest data released by the shipping industry reveals duel-fuel vessels are taking over the market.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard. This dashboard tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on renewable and lower-emission fuels, and how the liner fleet is preparing for the energy transition.  As of March 2026, the number of dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers on the water has reached 440 – which is a 65% year-over-year increase. Furthermore, the number of dual-fuel vessels on order has also continued to grow, reaching 764 ships. Across the order book, 78% of container ship orders are dual-fuel, 94% of vehicle carrier orders are dual-fuel, and 17% of orders across the rest of the fleet are dual-fuel.  Joe Kramek, WSC President & CEO, said: “These vessels are long-term investments built with flexibility in mind. Ships built today will operate for decades, and the ability to operate on different fuel pathways helps reduce risk, strengthen energy security, and s...

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