CMA CGM Altamira the next generation LNG-powered container ships call at Malta Freeport

The new generation… #MaltaFreeportTerminals is proud to welcome the #CMACGM Altamira, ninth in a series of ten next generation LNG-powered container ships that place the opitimisation of energy efficiency at the heart of their cutting-edge design. Christened last month and sailing under the Malta flag, the 2,000 TEU container ship epitomises CMA CGM's drive towards its Net Zero Carbon goal by 2050. These innovative vessels are powered by LNG and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20%, reduces sulfur oxide emissions by 99%, nitrogen oxide emissions by 92%, and fine particles by 91%. They also have dual-fuel capabilities for biogas produced from bio-waste and are convertible to e-methane produced from decarbonised hydrogen. The ships feature an optimised design, with a length of 204.29 m and width of 29.6m for improved hydrodynamic and aerodynamic performance. Moreover, the inverted bow reduces fuel consumption by 15%, while their superstructure is positioned at the front to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and loading capacity.