Hudong-Zhonghua commissions giant new shipbuilding facility north of Shanghai

Hudong-Zhonghua opens a massive new shipbuilding factory - Maritime Gateway

To increase its production of LNG carriers, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, one of China’s leading shipyards, has put a massive new facility into service. Once fully operational, the state-run company’s yearly production of LNG carriers will increase from six to ten boats thanks to the new $2.5 billion, 432-hectare yard on Changxing Island, north of Shanghai. China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s flagship location is Hudong-Zhonghua, which also h…

Hudong-Zhonghua commissions giant new shipbuilding facility north of Shanghai

One of China’s top shipyards, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, has commissioned a giant new facility to boost its production of LNG carriers.  The new $2.5bn, 432 ha yard on Changxing Island north of Shanghai will boost the state-run company’s annual LNG carrier output from six to 10 vessels once fully operational.  Hudong-Zhonghua is a flagship site of …