Danish shipping and integrated logistics titan A.P. Moller – Maersk is enlarging its fleet by placing an order for the construction of eight large vessels with China’s New Times Shipbuilding.
Visual of 18,600 TEU container vessel ordered by Maersk; Courtesy of Maersk
Maersk has signed an order for eight large vessels that have the same characteristics with New Times Shipbuilding in China for a new series of 18,600 TEU vessels, which are slated for delivery in 2029 and 2030. The Danish giant now has 33 vessels on order, with four scheduled for delivery in the remainder of 2026.
