Elbdeich acquires LNG-fuelled feeder boxship as fleet expansion continues

Germany’s Elbdeich Reederei could extend LNG fuelling to more vessels in its fleet after acquiring its first containership that uses the technology.

The Drochtersen-based company has emerged as the buyer of three feedermax vessels, including the first feeder containership to pioneer dual-fuel LNG systems in the Baltic Sea.

The 1,036-teu Wes Amelie and Wes Carina (both built 2011) and Wes Janine (built 2012) are reported sold for an en bloc price of €24m ($28.9m).