The week in newbuildings: Combined 51 new ships ordered across main shipping sectors
- Global shipbuilding remained strong in the past week, with 51 new merchant vessels ordered across the container, dry bulk, gas, tanker, and vehicle carrier segments
- Dry cargo led activity, driven by Cosco Shipping’s order for 15 dual-fuel-ready 210,000 dwt newcastlemax bulk carriers
- In the vehicle carrier sector demand remains robust with Sallaum Lines placing a firm order for one 8,600 ceu PCTC, with an option for a second, for delivery in 2029
Chinese shipyards continue to pick up the majority of orders while shipowners are increasingly ordering alternative-fuel-ready tonnage
