Edison and CMA CGM wrap up first LNG STS bunkering operation of boxship in Italy

Italian energy company Edison and French shipping giant CMA CGM on Wednesday (5 November) announced the successful ship-to-ship bunkering of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a container ship, the first bunkering of a vessel of this type in Italy. 

The operation took place in the port of Trieste, where the Edison Group’s LNG carrier Ravenna Knutsen refuelled the CMA CGM Salamanque, an LNG-powered container ship deployed in the Mediterranean.

This collaboration between Edison and CMA CGM will contribute to the gradual spread of LNG-powered fleets in Italian ports.

“The first bunkering of a container ship in the Adriatic demonstrates the extreme operational flexibility achieved by Edison in recent years and its ability to open new market segments in Italy,” said Fabrizio Mattana, Executive Vice President of Gas Assets at Edison. 

“We are proud of this achievement and see great potential in this sector, where the next step will be the growing contribution of BioGNL. The excellent collaboration with the Coast Guard of Trieste and the relevant authorities in the Adriatic Sea is certainly accelerating market development in this area”.

The Ravenna Knutsen, in service for Edison since 2021, is a 30,000 cubic meter LNG carrier designed to ensure high operational flexibility and capable of adapting to different types of depots and vessels. This versatility allows for safe and efficient bunkering operations with multiple configurations.

Photo credit: Edison
Published: 6 November, 2025