A series of new containership orders have been confirmed across leading Asian shipyards, highlighting continued investment in fleet renewal and capacity expansion within the container shipping sector, according to DynaLiners.
HMM has ordered twelve LNG dual-fuel vessels of around 14,000 TEU, split between two South Korean shipyards — eight at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and four at Hanwha Ocean. Although prices were not disclosed, industry estimates place each vessel at approximately USD 182.5 million.
In China, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding announced eight new vessel contracts worth a total of USD 440 million, including four containerships. The orders include two 11,800 TEU boxships for non-operating owner Seaspan, valued at USD 130 million each and slated for delivery in 2028, alongside one 1,800 TEU and one 1,100 TEU vessel.
Additionally, Zodiac Maritime has placed an order for five conventionally fueled 6,000 TEU containerships, plus options, at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. The vessels are understood to be chartered to Cosco Shipping Lines or its affiliate, OOCL.
Together, these new orders underscore the sustained momentum among Asian shipyards, which continue to dominate the global market for large and mid-size containership construction.
