2024 年 1 月，订购了 23 艘新的双燃料甲醇船，主要用于集装箱船，这表明人们越来越青睐甲醇作为运输燃料。 In January 2024, 23 new dual-fuel methanol vessels were ordered, primarily for containerships, representing a rising preference for methanol as a shipping fuel.

新型集装箱船的甲醇使用量正在增加，双燃料发动机成为流行的选择。 Methanol usage in new containerships is increasing, with dual-fuel engines becoming a popular choice. 对甲醇就绪船舶的需求是由于它们易于融入特定航线，从而可以建立甲醇供应网络。 The demand for methanol-ready vessels is driven by their ease of integration into specific routes, allowing for a methanol supply network to be set up. 2024 年第一个月，新订购了 23 艘双燃料甲醇船，使其成为首选替代燃料选择。 In the first month of 2024, 23 new dual-fuel methanol vessels were ordered, making it the preferred alternative fuel option. 挪威DNV公司报告称，这些订单中70%是集装箱船，其余是散货船和滚装船。 Norwegian firm DNV reported that 70% of these orders were for containerships, with the remaining for bulk carriers and ro-ro vessels.