Alternative-fuel ships outpace port readiness, new LR report finds

Alternative-fuel vessel orders are outpacing the development of the port infrastructure needed to support them, according to a new global study by Lloyd’s Register (LR), highlighting a growing gap between ship capability and fuel availability. LR’s new Fuel for Thought: Ports report finds that 1,942 alternative-fuel-capable vessels were on order in January 2026, with alternative-fuel vessels expected to account for 30% of the global fleet by 2030.