Maersk has signed an agreement with New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in China to order eight new 18,600 TEU vessels as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Each vessel will measure 366 meters in length and 58.6 meters in width, and will feature dual-fuel engines capable of operating on bunker fuel or liquified gas. Delivery of the vessels is scheduled for 2029 and 2030. With this new order, Maersk now has a total of 33 vessels on order, including four set for delivery in the remainder of 2026.