Hengli Heavy Industry (Hengli Shipbuilding, Dalian), operating through its listed platform ST Songfa, has announced a surge of newbuild contracts in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. In the latest development, Hengli confirmed a 17-ship order package worth between USD 1.6 and 1.8 billion, featuring tankers, dry bulk carriers, and containerships. Notably, the orders include 1 LR2 product/crude tanker, 8 VLCCs, 4 Capesize bulk carriers, and 4 containerships. Within just four days, Hengli has secured contracts for 42 ships, with a total disclosed value estimated at USD 4.0–4.8 billion. Key clients include Greek shipping companies such as Dynacom Tankers Management, CAPITAL Ship Management, and Maran Dry Management, as well as several undisclosed European owners. This latest order wave highlights Hengli’s growing prominence and ability to attract high-profile buyers amid tight global shipyard capacity.