Container lines place additional newbuilding orders across multiple size segments

Several container shipping companies have placed additional newbuilding orders, extending previously announced fleet expansion programmes across a range of vessel sizes.

MSC has ordered eight additional LNG dual-fuel containerships of around 11,500 TEU at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Shipyard. The latest order follows an earlier contract for eight vessels placed in September 2024, bringing the total series at the yard to 16 ships. All of the newly contracted vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2029.

Zhonggu Logistics has also expanded its orderbook, booking two more 6,000 TEU vessels on top of those reported earlier. The additional ships will be built by Jinling Jiangsu, with each vessel priced at USD 83.5 million. Deliveries are planned for 2028.

Meanwhile, SITC has exercised options for two additional 2,700 TEU containerships at Huanghai Shipbuilding. The vessels are priced at USD 38.2 million each. The option exercise follows an initial order for four ships placed in August 2025, bringing the total series to eight vessels, with deliveries scheduled between late 2027 and March 2029.

The latest contracts underline continued investment by container carriers in fleet renewal and capacity growth, spanning large, mid-size, and regional vessel segments

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