The construction of two 5,900 DWT multi-purpose dry cargo vessels has been announced at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry, China. The steel cutting for the first vessel, which took place in February, marks the official commen…
On March 4, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), along with Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., signed a contract with Namsung Shipping for the co…
Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), a leading Greek shipping company, has announced a major fleet expansion with the order of a new LNG carrier from South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The vessel, valued at approximat…
On March 2, UECC has ordered two additional 3,000 CEU multi‑fuel battery hybrid PCTCs at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, strengthening capacity and flexibility in European short‑sea trade. With ballast‑free design, LNG…
On February 27, 2026, LC Logistics (02490.HK) announced it has signed contracts with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and CSSC Trading for the construction of two 11,000 TEU container vessels. The total value of th…
Fincantieri has announced the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. Additionally, the two companies have signed an agreement for an option on two ocean ships, marking a signi…
On March 3, Jiangsu SOHO Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. successfully delivered its second 63,500 DWT bulk carrier to TOPSHEEN SHIPPING GROUP LIMITED. This follows the delivery of the first vessel in January and signifie…
Malaysian shipping company MISC has signed shipbuilding contracts with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for two new LNG carriers, expanding its long-term charter programme with PETRONAS LNG Ltd (PLL) to a total of five vesse…
Malaysian shipowner MISC Group has expanded its LNG newbuilding program in China by ordering two additional 174,000-cbm LNG carriers. The latest contract was signed with Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., br…
On March 2, 2026, Performance Shipping Inc. entered into two shipbuilding contracts with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. The agreements are for the construction of two 15…
On February 28, 2026, Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co., Ltd., announced the signing and effectiveness of two shipbuilding contracts for 93,000 cbm Very Large Ammonia C…
COFCO International is reportedly exploring the possibility of ordering new bow-accommodation 62,000 dwt multipurpose (MPP heavy-lift) vessels, a next-generation design recently contracted by Chipolbrok and developed by …