Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has officially approved the procurement of six 13,000 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels. This strategic move, confirmed during the company’s 411th Board Meeting on March 12th, supports long-term fleet renewal and the transition toward lower-carbon operations.
Strategic Fleet Growth and Renewal The addition of these vessels is a key step toward Yang Ming’s 2032 targets. The company aims to manage a 124-vessel fleet with an operating capacity of 1.25 million TEU. These new 13,000 TEU ships will act as the backbone for East-West services. They will eventually replace aging units and expiring charters for vessels between 4,250 and 6,500 TEU.
Enhanced Deployment Flexibility The new-generation ships are designed for high compatibility with Yang Ming’s existing 10,000 TEU fleet. Consequently, they offer significant deployment flexibility across major trade lanes, including:
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Asia to/from North America (East and West Coasts)
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Asia to/from South America
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Asia to/from the Mediterranean
By choosing LNG dual-fuel technology, Yang Ming is actively addressing global carbon reduction requirements. These vessels incorporate advanced energy-saving designs to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. As deliveries begin this year, the company expects to strengthen its environmental competitiveness while navigating the industry-wide transition toward Net Zero.
Through this rejuvenation project, Yang Ming aims to reinforce its operational resilience and maintain efficient global transport services in an uncertain market environment.
