Maersk orders LNG ships from China shipyard: Danish shipping giant Maersk has reportedly ordered eight LNG dual-fuel containerships — each for roughly USD 193 mn — from Jiangsu-based New Times Shipbuilding with options for four more, Splash247 reports, citing information from brokers. The vessels — a capacity of 18k TEU each— are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029. Maersk officials have not confirmed the orders.

Maersk + China strike again: Maersk ordered six LNG dual-fuel vessels from Chinese shipyards, including New Times Shipbuilding last year. Each ship had a capacity of 16k TEU and was valued at USD 200 mn per unit, slated for delivery in 2028. The contract also included the option for six more vessels.

China on the global maritime stage: Chinese shipbuilding orders declined 68% y-o-y to 26 mn deadweight tonnage (DWT) in 1H 2025, following fears over US fees on Chinese-built ships stopping in US ports. Meanwhile, shippers like Maersk were reportedly angling to diversify away from China in terms of vessels and routes. With the dreaded levy on Chinese ships paused for one year— as well as a reciprocal levy on US-made vessels — the shipping industry’s outlook on Chinese-made vessels remains uncertain.

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