The World Shipping Council (WSC) has updated its Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, tracking the liner shipping industry’s move toward renewable and lower-emission fuels.
As of December 2025, 400 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now in operation, up from 218 in 2024. Another 726 dual-fuel ships are currently on order, representing 74% of the container and vehicle carrier orderbook.
In total, 1,126 dual-fuel vessels have been delivered or are on order, a 28% increase over last year. The investment exceeds $150 billion.
These ships are designed for the energy transition. They can operate on renewable and near-zero fuels as they become commercially available, giving the industry flexibility to meet future decarbonization goals.
The growing dual-fuel fleet highlights the shipping sector’s ongoing investment in sustainable operations and the shift toward lower-emission fuels.
