Wan Hai Lines Orders Eight Dual-Fuel Containerships

million and $112 million, while each of the seven larger vessels costs between $118 million and $124 million, including equipment upgrades. This latest order extends Wan Hai's partnership with the CSSC-affiliated yard, following a March 2026 contract for two 9,200 TEU methanol-ready ships and four 6,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The new contracts bring Wan Hai's total newbuilding backlog to 50 boxships with nearly 500,000 TEU capacity, reflecting the company's ongoing fleet renewal focused on dual-fuel and methanol-ready designs. Currently ranked as the world's 11th-largest liner operator, Wan Hai operates 124 vessels totaling 624,354 TEU. The company's investment in dual-fuel vessels aligns with the container shipping industry's efforts to meet stricter emissions regulations while maintaining operational flexibility amid evolving bunkering infrastructure.