MSC to Build 18 New Dual-Fuel Containerships in Major Fleet Expansion

at $210 million, will be equipped with dual-fuel engines capable of running on LNG. Delivery of the ships is expected between 2027 and 2028. This order forms a core part of MSC’s fleet expansion as it continues to prioritize LNG as a cleaner alternative to conventional marine fuels. In a parallel move, MSC has also secured agreements for up to twelve additional containerships from Penglai Jinglu Shipyard , also in China. The order includes eight firm vessels with an option for four more, all of which will have a capacity of 11,500 TEU. The ships, valued at $140 million each, are similarly fitted with LNG dual-fuel engines and will be delivered between 2027 and 2028.These investments underscore MSC's commitment to sustainable shipping solutions and its focus on modernizing its fleet to meet future environmental standards.