Shipping

HGK Shipping Unveils Vanguard Ship for Ammonia and CO2 Transport

Europe’s largest inland shipping company, HGK Shipping from Germany, has introduced an innovative ship design capable of transporting cold liquefied ammonia (NH3) and liquefied CO2 (LCO2) along rivers.

The new Vanguard design features a gas ship measuring 125 meters in length and 17.5 meters in width, equipped with a wind-assisted propulsion system. In addition to river transport, the Vanguard is also suitable for operations in European coastal waters and beyond.

Steffen Bauer, CEO of HGK Shipping, remarked, “The increasing decarbonisation of production processes is reshaping cargo flows, creating new opportunities for our industry.