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Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) is pleased to announce three North Europe Transatlantic services, effective from February 2025, which will be operated together with CMA CGM (“CMA CGM”), COSCO Shipping Lines (“COSCO”), Oriental Overseas Container Line (“OOCL”) and Evergreen Line (“EMC”) as part of a Vessel Sharing cooperation. Key TA market sectors Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE, commented, “AS ONE, we look forward to our new collaboration with CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, and EMC in the Transatlantic trade starting in February 2025." "Combining our collective fleet deployment and market experience to provide a comprehensive and reliable end-to-end customer service offering across all the key TA market sectors.” Port rotations for the new three services The three services will have competitive and reliable products between North Europe and North America East Coast/Gulf with comprehensive and unique coverage of 14 direct ports through each product. The port rotations for the new services are as follows:  AT1 (Transatlantic 1) Southampton - Antwerp - Rotterdam - Bremerhaven - Le Havre - New York - Norfolk - Baltimore - Southampton AT2 (Transatlantic 2) Le Havre - Rotterdam - Antwerp - Bremerhaven - Charleston - Savannah - Le Havre AT3 (Transatlantic 3) Southampton - Rotterdam - Antwerp - Bremerhaven - Veracruz - Altamira - Houston - New Orleans - Southampton Furthermore, ONE will be strengthening the North Europe-USWC Transatlantic service with the following new rotation effective from February 2025.  AL5 (Transatlantic 5) Southampton - Le Havre - Rotterdam - Hamburg - Antwerp - Miami (new) - Cartagena - Rodman - Los Angeles - Oakland - Rodman - Caucedo – Southampton ONE is committed to continue enhancing its network. These services are subject to regulatory approval, and more information about the services will be updated on the 2025 New Service Product.

A collaboration between BERG Propulsion, shipping and logistics group CMA CGM and ship owner Reederei Rambow has proved pivotal in significant efficiency gains for an 868 TEU container vessel, with the 2007-built ship rejuvenated as one of the top performers in its class. In an innovative retrofit project requested by charterer CMA CGM, BERG worked with Rambow on a comprehensive package of efficiency optimisation measures onboard Henneke Rambow to match current and anticipated requirements. Recommendations followed a performance review by BERG, analysis of the vessel’s installed propeller and data-based scrutiny of its propulsion system. Propulsion solution for fuel economy With Henneke Rambow consistently operating at speeds lower than its original service speed, the DNV class-approved upgrade focused on optimising the propulsion solution for fuel economy. The owner’s retrofit project also included optimisation of the ship’s bulbous bow for a revised operational matrix. “The Henneke Rambow project is an effective example of collaboration between owners, charterers and systems integrators, working together to optimise ship performance,” commented Mathieu Gubert, VP Chartering CMA CGM. Henneke Rambow’s operational efficiency Upon completion, owner Reederei Rambow said marked gains in Henneke Rambow’s active efficiency According to David Sakandelidze, Account Manager, Energy & Efficiency, BERG Propulsion: “Existing propeller blades were replaced with profiles that are hydrodynamically optimised for the vessel’s full operational profile. The ship’s control systems have also been upgraded to include BERG’s advanced MPC800 propulsion unit with Dynamic Drive. Including a retrofit to the vessel’s four-stroke engine, the integrated solution enables optimal propeller operations at all shaft speeds.” In addition, BERG installed its custom-made Network Frequency Stabiliser (NFS), which allows the shaft generator to operate at variable speeds while continuously providing a stable frequency and voltage to the main switchboard. Upon completion, owner Reederei Rambow reported significant gains in Henneke Rambow’s operational efficiency. Partner with CMA CGM Sven Rambow, Rambow Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG, said: “Following this upgrade, Henneke Rambow is demonstrating a remarkable performance improvement which ensures that this vessel will be one of the most efficient of this type for the decade ahead.” “The vital role smaller container ships play in global logistics can sometimes be overlooked, but in this case, the enhanced performance is extraordinary, with our data indicating that the overall post-project efficiency gains are substantial,” said Magnus Thoren, Account Manager, Energy & Efficiency, BERG Propulsion. “By taking care of the total propulsion solution, Berg has worked as the service and technology partner with CMA CGM as charterer and Rambow as a well-known owner so that a valuable asset remains highly competitive.” Era of carbon intensity monitoring BERG has undertaken a series of retrofits focusing to optimise older ships to ensure that they remain competitive in the era of carbon intensity monitoring and emissions trading. Martin Linder, Sales Manager, Energy & Efficiency, BERG Propulsion, added: “While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, BERG is helping ship owners by assessing potential efficiency improvement options during this transitional period in ship decarbonisation. We look forward to offering the same comprehensive and flexible service across future vessel renewal projects.”

Foreship expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability will be central to optimising the performance of two new ro-pax ferries on their delivery into west Mediterranean services connecting Marseille and Corsica in 2027. The ships, due to be delivered to CMA CGM subsidiary La Méridionale, will be distinguished not only by powerplants that support dual fuel strategies for low carbon operations at sea but by enough battery power to enable zero-emission port stays. Concept design work Foreship developed the GA and outline specifications for the ships Offering capacity for 1,000 passengers and 2,500 lane metres of freight, the 180m long ships have been developed to modernise operations on the crossing between Marseille and Corsica.  Commissioned to provide concept design work, Foreship developed the GA and outline specifications for the ships and supported CMA CGM in negotiations with the shipyard. Battery pack specifications “These ships will feature state-of-the-art dual-fuel engines, but what makes them especially significant from the perspective of their immediate environmental impact will be the large 13 MWh battery energy storage system on board,” said Joonatan Haukilehto, Head of New Technologies, Foreship. “The system will be sufficient to sustain hotel loads during calls in Corsica, while shore charging is only available in Marseille." “With over 40 shipboard battery projects under its belt, Foreship had offered detailed guidance on the battery pack specifications that will be required to meet the zero-emission in-port performance expected of the La Méridionale duo,” he said. Safe Return to Port regulations Finnish company has also been retained by CMA CGM to provide naval architecture services The Finnish company has also been retained by CMA CGM to provide naval architecture services through the design and building phases of the project, including consultancy on stability, energy efficiency, and compliance with the Safe Return to Port regulations. “Following on from our design projects with Finnlines for the Baltic Sea and with TT-Line for the Bass Strait, we are delighted to support CMA CGM’s initiative to build next-generation, sustainable ro-pax ferries for its western Mediterranean services,” added Haukilehto. Energy efficiency technologies "With the goal of achieving Net Zero carbon by 2050, CMA CGM continues to invest in implementing the most promising energy efficiency technologies to decarbonise its fleet,” emphasised Xavier Leclercq, Vice President in charge of CMA Ships.  “Thus, with the help of Foreship and thanks to its expertise in energy performance optimisation, the two future ships of La Méridionale will consume 50% less energy compared to the Piana, the reference ship of the fleet, while offering a significantly improved passenger experience."