Several shipowners have recently expanded their feeder vessel fleets by placing new orders or converting options into firm contracts, according to Dynaliners. This trend underscores ongoing investment in the sub-2,000 TE…
MSC-owned Global Car Carriers (GCC) has placed an order for 12 LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) at three Chinese shipyards. The order includes six 8,600-CEU vessels at China Merchants Yizheng, two 8,600-…
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has approved an order for 10 new vessels to be built at domestic shipyards, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2029. The order includes five Aframax-class oil tankers, four …
HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd. has finalized a contract to build gas tankers with a carrying capacity of 90,000 DWT. The vessels will feature dual-fuel technology, aligning with industry trends toward cleaner fuel options. T…
Daito Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), has announced the construction of a 260 gross ton-class electric tugboat, EV Tugboat No. 2, scheduled for delivery between January and July 2028.…
Tianhai Defense Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. announced on 10 Jul 2026 that it will provide guarantees for its wholly-owned subsidiary Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. The guarantees support Jiangsu Dajin's applic…
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd has placed an order for new tankers with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSSC DSIC). The contract covers vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 114,000, designed as conventional …
Seaspan Corporation and A.P. Moller-Maersk have announced a $75 million vessel efficiency programme targeting 18 ships on long-term charter to Maersk. The initiative aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, increas…
Polaris Shipping, South Korea's leading dry-bulk shipping company, has signed a contract with Hengli Heavy Industry (Dalian) for two firm plus two optional 210,000-DWT Newcastle-type bulk carriers. This marks Polaris Shi…
POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD has placed an order for 210,000 DWT bulk carriers with Hengli Heavy Industries (Dalian) Co. Ltd. The vessels, powered by conventional fuel, are scheduled for delivery throughout 2028. The order wa…
Østensjø Rederi has signed a contract for a second tugboat in its newbuild program, a sister vessel to the NB C515. The new tug will be constructed at ASTILLEROS GONDAN, where the first vessel is already under constructi…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. has secured an order from Asyad Shipping Co for tankers with a deadweight of 49,999 DWT. The contract was finalized on 8 Jul 2026, with deliveries scheduled between 1 Jan 2029 and 31…