Seoul: HMM Co., South Korea's leading container shipping company, announced that it has adopted a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled container ship for the first time in the country. This move is part of the company's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.According to Yonhap News Agency, HMM has introduced two carriers, HMM Ocean and HMM Sky, which are designed to operate on a dual-fuel system using both LNG and traditional fuels. These carriers will service the route connecting the Mediterranean and East Asia for up to 14 years starting in 2025. The adoption of these new carriers is expected to significantly reduce emissions, cutting carbon dioxide by 30 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by 85 percent. Additionally, sulfur oxides and fine dust emissions will be reduced by 99 percent.The global shipping industry is increasingly transitioning to eco-friendly vessels powered by LNG, methanol, and ammonia, in response to international regulations on carbon emissions. HMM's initiative aligns with this globa l trend. The company had previously placed an order for nine methanol-powered ships last year. Furthermore, HMM plans to invest 14.4 trillion won (US$10.3 billion) by 2030 to enhance its eco-friendly management strategy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.
- October 12, 2026
