A fresh wave of containership orders has emerged across the liner and shipowning sectors, with carriers and non-operating owners contracting vessels ranging from feeder ships to mid-sized containerships as fleet renewal and expansion efforts continue, as reported by DynaLiners.
Among the largest reported deals, CMA CGM has reportedly ordered eight 6,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry. While further details have not been disclosed, the vessels are understood to be conventionally fuelled.
Meanwhile, Global Ship Lease has announced orders for ten mid-sized containerships with high reefer capacity, representing a total investment of approximately US$917 million. Deliveries are scheduled between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030. Industry sources indicate that eight conventionally fuelled 6,200 TEU vessels will be constructed by Taizhou Sanfu Marine Engineering.
In Southeast Asia, MTT Shipping has contracted two 3,300 TEU containerships at Wuhu Shipyard. The vessels are valued at around US$40 million each and are expected to be delivered in March and June 2029.
Elsewhere, Hong Kong-based shipowner Synelysia Ltd has signed contracts for four 1,900 TEU newbuildings at Xinle Shipyard. The agreement includes two sets of optional vessels that could increase the programme to as many as eight ships.
Ningbo Ocean Shipping has also expanded its fleet plans with an order for four 1,900 TEU vessels plus two options at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group. The project carries an estimated value of approximately US$251 million, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2028.
In Greece, Athens-based non-operating owner Erasmus Shipinvest has ordered two 1,900 TEU containerships from Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, with options for two additional vessels. The ships are scheduled for delivery in mid-2028 and early 2029 and will be chartered to CU Lines.
The latest orders highlight continued confidence in the container shipping sector despite ongoing market uncertainty, with owners targeting both regional feeder segments and larger intra-regional trade routes through a mix of fleet expansion and renewal programmes.
