Upstart Chinese carrier orders up to eight boxships amid Red Sea windfall
- Chenxin Shipping beocmes the latest Chinese carrier to use Red Sea windfall profits to transition from slot sharing/vessel chartering to fleet ownership
- The company joins other Chinese carriers capitalising on geopolitical disruptions, operating primarily in Middle East and Red Sea regions
- The orders reflect broader industry focus on feeder boxships, with orders under 3,000 teu up 70% year on year amid ageing fleets and growing regional trade
A young Chinese carrier enriched by Red Sea trades has placed its first newbuilding orders as it pivots into shipowning
