Arrival of dual-fuel methanol CMA CGM Iron marks new era for Khalifa Port

CMA CGM Iron made a historic call at CMA Terminals Khalifa Port on March 13, 2025, becoming the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel to visit Abu Dhabi.

The 13,000 TEU CMA CGM Iron is the first of twelve new dual-fuel methanol boxships to be deployed by French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM this year and in 2026. The containership is able to run both on conventional and alternative fuels such as bio-methanol and e-methanol.

“The arrival of the CMA CGM Iron