The shipping industry is witnessing a significant realignment in alternative marine fuel preferences. After a period of hype around green methanol and ammonia, 2024 and 2025 have seen major carriers gravitate toward LNG as the preferred bridge fuel to net-zero operations. This week, Maersk—long considered a pioneer in e-methanol adoption—confirmed an order for eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel vessels, notably omitting 'methanol-readiness' from its announcement. Meanwhile, Pacific International Lines (PIL) marked the first call of an LNG-powered vessel in Saudi Arabia, part of a broader strategy involving 18 new LNG dual-fuel ships. Market data shows LNG-capable container vessels rising from 195 in February 2024 to 347 by July 2025, now accounting for over 40% of all container orders, while methanol-capable ships have seen much slower growth. The shift is driven by established LNG infrastructure, immediate regulatory compliance, and lingering uncertainty around truly green fuels. As regulation and technology evolve, the industry watches closely to see if LNG is a mere interim solution or the definitive choice for decarbonization.