Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States. The operation involved Tangier Maersk, a dual-fuel alcohol-enabled container ship, which received 100% US-produced corn ethanol. According to Maersk, the operation provided practical insight into the infrastructure, sourcing, operations and supply chain requirements associated with using ethanol as a marine fuel. Ethanol already benefits from an established production base and existing infrastructure. It is also compatible with alcohol-enabled vessel technology. However, its potential use at scale will depend on fuel availability, regulation and operational readiness across the maritime supply chain. “Achieving lower-emission logistics requires turning new technologies into practical, scalable solutions. This bunkering operation aboard Tangier Maersk provides valuable real-world experience with alternative fuels in commercial shipping. The insights gained will help drive the development of more sustainable supply chains,” said Ditlev Blicher, Regional President for North America at Maersk. The operation follows earlier ethanol trials aboard Laura Maersk and Antonia Maersk. It forms part of the carrier’s wider assessment of potential fuel pathways for shipping’s energy transition. The post Maersk completes first US ethanol bunkering of deep-sea container vessel appeared first on Container News .