Chinese Yard Confirms TMS' Order for LNG Dual-Fuel Boxships Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard has officially announced an order from the TMS Group, led by Greek shipping magnate George Economou, for up to 10 liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered dual-fuel containerships. This significant order, comprising six firm Neo-Panamax boxships and four optional ones, is valued at $1.4 billion. The order, placed in early February 2025, marks a notable collaboration between the Greece-headquartered TMS Group and the Chinese shipyard, with vessels set to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. The new vessels will measure 299 meters in length and boast a beam of 48.2 meters along with a depth of 27 meters. This transaction is part of TMS Group's return to the container market after a four-year hiatus, following another order for four methanol-ready boxships from South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC). Meanwhile, TMS Group continues to diversify its fleet, which includes over 130 ships, with more than 40 additional vessels currently on order. In a related development, TMS Tankers, a division of TMS Group, unveiled two environmentally friendly Suezmax tankers late last year. The tankers, named Ipanema and Toska, were built by New Times Shipbuilding in China and feature advanced eco-friendly technologies.