The world’s first six rotor-sail assisted Ro-Ro vessel, 'Spirit of Toulouse', has been successfully launched. Built by Wuchang Shipbuilding (CSSC) for European shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Group, the vessel represen…
Norwegian short-sea shipping company Halten Bulk has announced the signing of a contract with Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. to construct up to four 7,100 DWT self-unloading bulk carriers. The vessels will …
Hengli Heavy Industry, operating through its Dalian-based Hengli Shipbuilding unit and listed platform ST Songfa (603268), has confirmed a major order influx at the start of 2026. In just three days, the shipbuilder secu…
On February 12th, the MV Katiki Point, the seventh Ultramax vessel in its series, was successfully delivered at Jiangsu Hantong Wing Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. in Nantong, China. This marks the third vessel delivery within…
India's JSW Group has placed a repeat order for four 8,000 dwt general cargo ships at China's Wuhu shipyard, continuing its fleet renewal programme focused on coastal logistics within India. This marks the fourth round o…
The three leading Korean shipbuilders—Samsung Heavy Industries, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE), and Hanwha Ocean—have dismissed concerns of a supply glut stemming from a surge in Chinese…
The container vessel MS “RIKE J” was officially christened today in Wilhelmshaven during a ceremonial event led by godmother Friederike Rolfs. With a capacity of 1,208 TEU, a length of 155 meters, and a width of 24.5 met…
**MSC Doubles Container Ship Order at Jinglu Shipyard** MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has doubled its container ship order with Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry in China, signing the new deal on 4 Feb 2026 to i…
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Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is expanding his tanker fleet with Capital Maritime and Trading ordering 11 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from China's Hengli Heavy Industry. The newbuildings are part of a 15-ship…
China now controls nearly two-thirds of global ship orders, rapidly closing the gap with traditional leaders in advanced shipbuilding segments. While South Korea remains dominant in high-end LNG carriers, with HD Hyundai…
In a major development for the Asian shipbuilding sector, Hengli Heavy Industry (formerly STX Dalian) has landed a significant order to construct 11 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) for Greece’s Capital Group, led by Ev…