Shipping Solutions has officially named its brand-new methanol dual-fuel vessel, DP World London, during a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark.
The unveiling brought together executives, customers, partners, employees, the vessel’s captain and crew, the Mayor of Aarhus and the vessel’s godmother in order to honour an important maritime tradition in the city where Shipping Solutions’ journey began.
A 1,250 TEU container vessel built in China and delivered in April 2026; DP World London is owned by Germany’s Elbdeich Reederei and operated by DP World’s Shipping Solutions business. In the near future, the 148-metre-long Portugal-flagged vessel will operate on the North Europe service.
The vessel is equipped with a five-cylinder main engine, a well as Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology that aims to reduce emissions and support compliance with international environmental standards. It completed its first bunkering in Rotterdam on 25 June 2026 with Unibarge as its bunkering partner and Methanex supplying the methanol.
Founded in Aarhus in 1977 as Unifeeder, Shipping Solutions, which is owned by DP World, has since grown into a feeder and shortsea operator, serving customers both across Europe and beyond. Now, it forms part of DP World’s integrated Marine Services portfolio, and by naming its new dual-fuel vessel DP World London the company aims to reflect both its heritage and continued investment in fleet modernisation.
Martin Gaard Christiansen, CEO, Shipping Solutions EAM, DP World, said:This is a proud moment for our Shipping Solutions team. Aarhus is where our story began, and it remains central to our character.
Our DNA is about staying close to customers, keeping our word, staying calm in volatile markets and finding practical solutions when conditions change. This dual-fuel vessel reflects both our heritage and the future we are building.
