U.S.-based shipping company Crowley Maritime Corporation has received its first LNG-fueled Combination Container Roll-on/Roll off (ConRo) ship from VT Halter Marine.

The 26,500dwt vessel is built specifically for the Puerto Rico trade. It measures 219.5 meters in length. In addition, it can transport up to 2,400 TEUs at a cruising speed of 22 knots.

The vessel is scheduled to start its maiden voyage to San Juan later this month from Jacksonville (JAXPORT).

According to Tom Crowley, chairman and CEO, this delivery marks another milestone in the company's unwavering commitment to Puerto Rico and the Jones Act.

Tom Crowley said that the company has made great efforts and a huge amount of money to make its Puerto Rico shipping and logistics services reach world-class standards.