LNG carrier orders surge as shipowners rush to secure scarce shipyard slots
- Orders for liquefied natural gas carrier newbuildings are booming, with more than 50 vessels having been contracted since January
- The sharp increase reflects expectations of sustained global LNG trade growth, expanding liquefaction capacity in the US and Qatar, and tightening availability at major shipyards
Shipowners are moving quickly to secure remaining 2029 construction slots at South Korean shipyards
