- Tang Ming leads a surge in large-scale vessel orders, including 15,000 TEU dual-fuel ships with ammonia readiness.
- Established carriers and new entrants alike are expanding fleets with ships ranging from 1,800 TEU to 15,500 TEU.
- Shipyards in China and South Korea are receiving multiple confirmed orders, highlighting strong industry confidence.
- The wave of new orders reflects preparations for the next phase of global container shipping growth.
The container shipping sector is witnessing a new wave of large-scale vessel orders, with both established carriers and new entrants expanding their fleets to meet future trade demand. Orders span a wide range of capacities—from 1,800 TEU feeder vessels to ultra-large 15,000 TEU dual-fuel ships—reflecting growing confidence in long-term market growth, according to Container News.
Tang Ming has expanded its fleet plans with a major order from Hanwha Ocean for LNG and dual-fuel containerships of 15,000 TEU capacity. The revised series now includes ammonia readiness and an additional 900 TEU compared with earlier designs, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2029. The carrier already has five 15,500 TEU vessels under construction, scheduled to begin service in 2025. Meanwhile, Mangli Heavy Industries will build 14,000 TEU vessels with options for four more on behalf of Eastern Pacific, with deliveries set for 2027–2028.
Further activity includes Matursa Shipping’s confirmation of two additional 1,800 TEU vessels at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, raising its total order there to four, alongside two more of the same size at Huanghai Shipbuilding. Chartwork has firmed up a deal with SUMEC Marine’s New Dayang yard for a series of 3,100 TEU ships, including options. In South Korea, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries has secured orders for four vessels of 8,000–9,000 TEU, with delivery expected in 2028.
Several new entrants are also joining the container ship sector. Anhui Zhongxin and Fun Shipping of China have placed orders for four 3,000 TEU ships at Jiangsu Dayang Offshore Equipment, while Pusan Lida Group and Hong Kong’s Quantong have contracted with Kouan Shipbuilding for two 3,300 TEU vessels. Notably, this marks Kouan’s first major order since 2021. Collectively, these commitments underscore growing investment in larger, more advanced vessel designs as the industry positions itself for the next phase of global trade growth.
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Source: Container news
