The week in newbuildings: Maersk expands orderbook with China ULC newbuilds
- Maersk confirms firm order for eight 18,600 teu ultra-large containerships at New Times Shipbuilding, with deliveries scheduled for 2029-2030
- The LNG dual-fuel vessels were first rumoured last November and form part of Maersk’s long-term fleet renewal strategy
- Chinese shipbuilder Hengli Heavy Industries has confirmed new contracts for four large crude tankers, comprising two VLCCs and two suezmax vessels
Orders for a total of 44 merchant ships were disclosed in the past week in the boxship, dry cargo, gas and tanker sectors
