French shipping major CMA CGM has taken delivery of MV CMA CGM Grand Palais, a 24,000 TEU dual-fuel containership, the last in the series of four vessels ordered in 2022.
The vessel was delivered on 17 March by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and is part of a new generation of ultra-large container vessels designed for long-haul, high-capacity operations.
With an overall length of 399 meters and a beam of 61.3 meters, MV CMA CGM Grand Palais has a capacity of 23,872 containers and ranks among the largest dual-fuel containerships in service. The vessel can accommodate up to 2,200 refrigerated containers, supporting temperature-controlled cargo trades.
The ship is classed by Bureau Veritas and equipped with a WinGD dual-fuel main engine, capable of operating on both conventional fuel and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The LNG fuel system is based on GTT Mark III membrane tanks with a total capacity of 18,600 cubic meters, enabling the vessel to sail up to 20,000 nautical miles when operating solely on LNG.
This extended range supports intercontinental routes while reducing reliance on conventional marine fuels.
The vessel’s propulsion system incorporates an intelligent control by exhaust recycling (ICER) configuration, designed to optimize combustion and significantly reduce methane slip and emissions.
According to the builder, the system allows the ship to meet IMO Tier III emissions standards, while also achieving energy efficiency improvements beyond regulatory requirements.
The delivery of MV CMA CGM Grand Palais reflects a broader industry trend toward dual-fuel propulsion and lower-emission shipping, particularly among operators of ultra-large container vessels.
As environmental regulations tighten and fuel strategies evolve, LNG-powered ships continue to play a key role in balancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and emissions reduction in global liner trades.
