MSC Doubles Container Ship Orders at Jinglu Shipyard

to 16 LNG dual-fuelled vessels under a USD 2.24 billion agreement. The contract covers sixteen 11,500-teu newbuildings to be constructed at the privately owned Jinglu yard. MSC now has about 120 container ships on order in Chinese shipyards. The LNG dual-fuelled design is intended for neo-panamax trade routes, reflecting the company’s ongoing decarbonisation strategy. The agreement was finalised by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry. Delivery dates have not been disclosed. Source: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/containers/gianluigi-aponte-raises-jinglu-container-ship-wager-to-16-vessels-worth-2-24bn/2-1-1937689