AtoB@C Shipping strengthens hybrid fleet with delivery of Megamar
(Posted on 11/06/26)
AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Megamar, the eleventh vessel in its series of 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid newbuildings. The vessel was handed over on June 10 and will soon begin its maiden voyage from India to Europe. ESL Shipping is a leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic region.
Built at Chowgule & Company, Megamar is part of AtoB@C Shipping’s next-generation hybrid fleet designed for efficient and low-emission operations in the Baltic and North Sea. Equipped with battery technology and shore power connectivity, the vessels enable silent and emission-free port calls, while ice class 1A ensures reliable year-round operations in northern conditions.
The addition of Megamar further strengthens AtoB@C Shipping’s modern fleet, supporting industrial customers with flexible and sustainable transport solutions across bulk, breakbulk and project cargoes.
AtoB@C Shipping has ordered twelve vessels in the series, with the final vessel, Luxomar, scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2026.
ESL Shipping Ltd has been in business for over 75 years and is a subsidiary of Aspo Plc. The combined fleet of ESL Shipping and AtoB@C Shipping consists of around 40 vessels with cargo capacity ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt.
AtoB@C Shipping is an innovative shortsea operator transporting bulk and breakbulk cargoes for industrial clients. AtoB@C Shipping was founded in 2000 and has been part of ESL Shipping since 2018. Together, the group has around 40 vessels with cargo capacities ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt.
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