Shipping Company Maersk Orders Eight Container Vessels From China's New Times Shipbuilding

Shipping company Maersk orders eight container vessels from China's New Times Shipbuilding

Danish shipping company Maersk said on Monday it had signed an order for eight large container vessels to be built by China's New Times Shipbuilding, for delivery in 2029 and 2030.

Maersk Orders 8 Large Container Vessels From A Chinese Shipyard

Image Credits: Maersk A.P. Moller-Maersk has placed an order for eight large container vessels at New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in China. The ships are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030 and form part of the company’s ongoing fleet renewal plans. All eight vessels will have the same design and will make up a new series of container ships with a capacity of 18,600 TEU. Maersk said the order is intended to help keep its fleet competitive in…

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock jumps 3% as Maersk’s new vessel order puts ship demand back in play

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares rose 3.4% to S$3.35 in Singapore on Tuesday, tracking steadier sentiment after Maersk ordered eight large container ships from China’s New Times Shipbuilding for 2029–30 delivery. Investors are watching freight rates and cargo volumes as carriers warn of rate pressure and mixed demand signals. The post Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock jumps 3% as Maersk’s new vessel order puts ship demand back in play appeared first…

Maersk orders eight vessels from Chinese shipbuilder

Danish shipping group A.P. Moller – Maersk has ordered eight large container vessels from New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in China. The agreement was announced on 9 February 2026. The … The post Maersk orders eight vessels from Chinese shipbuilder appeared first on Scandasia.

Maersk Bets on Flexibility With Order for Eight Dual-Fuel Containerships

Maersk orders eight 18,600-TEU dual-fuel containerships for 2029-2030 delivery, choosing operational flexibility over megaship scale despite recording its first quarterly loss in years amid freight rate pressure and global overcapacity.

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU containerships

Is the trend to ever-larger containerships slowing? A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has placed an order for eight large containerships with China’s New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. All eight will have the same characteristics and make up a new series of 18,600 TEU vessels with deliveries in 2029 and 2030. At 366 meters in length and 58.6 meters in breadth, notes Maersk, these vessels are more compact than the current maximum container vessel length…