CMA CGM plans new LNG-powered containership order

French shipping giant CMA CGM is eyeing a new order for LNG dual-fuel container vessels to expand its huge fleet of dual-fuel ships, according to shipbuilding sources. Sources told LNG Prime on Thursday that the Marseille-based firm has revealed interest in booking 8 to 10 vessels with a capacity of 11,000 teu, which could be…

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