Hapag-Lloyd names final LNG dual-fuel Hamburg Express class newbuild
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has named its final Hamburg Express class vessel, marking the completion of the 24,000 TEU newbuild series.
The christening ceremony took place at the Jade Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven on October 28, 2025.
The Wilhelmshaven Express is the twelfth and final ship in the Hamburg Express class, an ultra-large vessel series that has set new benchmarks in terms of sustainability and productivity. With a capacity of 23,660 TEU and dual-fuel propulsion (running on LNG and biomethane), the vessel is deployed on the Gemini Cooperation’s NE1 service, connecting Asia and Northern Europe with maximum efficiency and reduced emissions.
To remind, Hapag-Lloyd took delivery of Wilhelmshaven Express in June this year.
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For a greener tomorrow: Hapag-Lloyd’s 23K+ LNG dual-fuel fleet is now complete
“The ‘Wilhelmshaven Express’ and its eleven sister vessels all successfully deployed are not just the largest in our fleet – they are a symbol of our unwavering commitment to continuously lower emissions, to quality leadership, and to long-term strategic growth,”Rolf
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