German shipowner Peter Döhle has placed an order for four new 2,900 TEU containerships at CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in China, according to shipbuilding sources. The Chittagongmax-dimensioned, scrubber-…
Evergreen, Taiwan's largest container carrier, has placed an order for 14 new LNG dual-fuel container vessels, each with a capacity of 14,000 TEU. The order is split equally between South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries…
Zodiac Maritime, headquartered in the UK, has become the first client of Samsung Heavy Industries’ newly operated shipyard in Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in international shipbuilding. The company has ordere…
Japan’s shipbuilders have unveiled a ¥350bn ($2.3bn) plan to modernise their industry and double national shipbuilding output within the next decade. The Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan (SAJ), representing 17 domestic…
Höegh has announced the successful launch of Höegh Rainbow, the eighth vessel in its Aurora Class series, marking the completion of the first phase of its newbuild program. The LNG-powered ship is set to be officially na…
Färjerederiet's ferry NEPTUNUS will soon be equipped with a new battery-hybrid propulsion system and advanced automation technology, following the award of a SEK 97 million contract to Stockholm Repairyard. Zeabuz and Me…
Industry executives forecast that demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel will at least double by 2030. This surge is attributed to an anticipated supply glut from large export projects in the U.S. and Qa…
**Maritima Starts Construction of Two Bunker Vessels** On 09 Oct 2025, [Maritime] Maritima, a subsidiary of Sogestran Group, began construction of two new bunker vessels for Petroineos at China Merchants Industry Yangzho…
Hong Kong-based shipowner Wah Kwong has partnered with China’s Yingxing Leasing and Wuhu Shipyard to establish a new joint venture, Huaxing Shipping. The venture has placed an initial order for twelve 64,500 dwt ultramax…
South Korea's flagship shipping company HMM has confirmed a major newbuilding order totaling $2.8 billion. The company has contracted HD Hyundai Heavy and Hanhwa Ocean to construct twelve LNG dual-fuelled 13,000 TEU cont…