Emissions filtration incorporating carbon capture technology features in a new class of feedership for the north European short-sea traffic. Four 1,380TEU-capacity container vessels booked in China to German account have been secured on long-term charter by BG Freight Line for its service network linking the UK, Ireland and northwest Continental ports.

The lead vessel in the 19,750dwt series is nearing completion at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry’s premises in Shandong Province, northeast China, and the subsequent newbuilds are expected to be handed over in quick succession through the remaining months of 2023.