Fleet renewal drives ro-ro cargoship orders, but thin orderbook signals continued caution
- Firm orders for six ro-ro cargoships have been placed so far in 2026 with options for eight more, compared with only three in all of 2025
- Meanwhile, nine secondhand ships were transacted since the start of the year, slightly ahead of last year’s pace
All 2026 ro-ro cargoship orders have gone to Chinese shipyards, reinforcing their dominance through competitive pricing and quality
