{
  "id": 10784241,
  "title": "Maersk completes first U.S. ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/maersk-completes-first-u-s-ethanol-bunkering-of-a-deep-sea-container",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maersk-completes-first-u-s-ethanol-bunkering-of-a-deep-sea-container-vessel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maersk has successfully completed the first U.S. deep-sea container vessel ethanol bunkering using corn ethanol produced domestically. The operation, conducted on the dual-fuel alcohol-enabled container vessel Tangier Maersk, marked a significant milestone as the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering in the United States. This trial provided essential insights into the operational, infrastructure, sourcing, and supply chain considerations for utilizing ethanol as a marine fuel. Maersk's exploration of multiple potential fuel pathways aligns with their commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the shipping industry's energy transition.",
  "summary": "A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the successful bunkering of Tangier Maersk, a dual-fuel alcohol-enabled container vessel, using U.S.-produced corn ethanol. The operation marked the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States. The milestone is part of Maersk’s broader efforts to explore multiple potential fuel pathways for the ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}