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In 2025, LNG represented 80% of alternative-fuel ship orders, an increase from 75% in 2024, as methanol and ammonia adoption falters due to inadequate bunkering infrastructure and uncertainty regarding green fuel pricing. Currently, LNG bunkering is available at 222 ports globally, compared to just 48 for methanol, while ammonia infrastructure is still developing. With ongoing geopolitical and regulatory uncertainties, many ship owners are opting for 'alternative-fuel-ready' vessels, making up 20% of the orders.