Crowley’s second LNG-powered Avance vessel begins operations

The second vessel in Crowley’s Avance Class fleet of LNG-powered containerships, Copán, has begun its inaugural commercial operations from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida (JAXPORT).

The 1,400-TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) vessel is the second of four Avance vessels that Crowley is chartering from owner Eastern Pacific Shipping. The first vessel in the series, Quetzal, began its maiden voyage last month.

‘Copán and its sister ships continue our investments to innovate our frequent and fast ocean carrier capabilities to meeting the critical needs of customer in the U.S., Central America and the Dominican Republic,’ said Brett Bennett, senior vice president and general manager, Crowley Logistics.

‘These vessels build on Crowley’s decades-long commitment for diverse and robust supply chain solutions in the Caribbean Basin while advancing LNG as a solution in the maritime industry’s ongoing energy transition.’

The remaining two Avance vessels are expected to initiate service this year.

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