Edison and CMA CGM have completed Italy’s first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a container vessel.
The refuelling took place at the Port of Trieste, where Edison’s LNG carrier Ravenna Knutsen supplied fuel to the CMA CGM Salamanque, an LNG-powered containership operating in the Mediterranean.
CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics, continues to advance the sector’s energy transition.
The group operates a substantial fleet of dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels, helping to reduce carbon emissions by up to 85 per cent and paving the way for future adoption of low-carbon fuels such as biogas and e-methane.
This partnership between Edison and CMA CGM supports the wider uptake of LNG-powered ships across Italian ports.
Fabrizio Mattana, Executive Vice President of Gas Assets at Edison, said: “The first bunkering of a containership in the Adriatic demonstrates the extreme operational flexibility achieved by Edison in recent years and its ability to open new market segments in Italy.
“We are proud of this achievement and see great potential in this sector, where the next step will be the growing contribution of BioGNL. The excellent collaboration with the Port Authority and the relevant authorities in the Adriatic Sea is certainly accelerating market development in this area.”
In service for Edison since 2021, the Ravenna Knutsen is a 30,000-cubic-metre LNG carrier designed for adaptability and safety, capable of refuelling various vessel types and depots under multiple configurations.
LNG remains the most viable near-term option for reducing emissions from maritime transport. Aligned with EU ETS Maritime, FuelEU Maritime and International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, LNG is a key transitional fuel on the path towards zero-emission alternatives such as bio-LNG and synthetic LNG.
Recently, CMA CGM expanded its flexible, efficient, and cost-effective logistics solutions by enhancing its rail network linking Central Europe through the Adriatic.