On 16 Jul 2026, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. under CSSC and CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. signed a 2+2 newbuilding contract with Erasmus Shipinvest Group in Dalian for four 1,900 TEU container ships. The contract covers two ships initially, with an option for two more vessels. These
ships are part of the Honghu Series, a high-end feeder ship lineup developed by Huangpu Wenchong. Each vessel measures 172 metres in length with a moulded breadth of 27.5 metres and a deadweight tonnage of approximately 24,000 DWT. The design emphasizes large container capacity, low transportation cost per TEU, strong operational flexibility, and excellent sailing speed. The Honghu Series aims to meet growing demand for efficient feeder vessels in regional shipping markets. This contract marks a continued collaboration between CSSC entities and Erasmus Shipinvest Group, reinforcing their commitment to modernizing container fleets with advanced ship designs.
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