Megamax boxships retain their allure despite boom in smaller newbuilds
- Orders for the largest containerships have declined over the past two years, with carriers and tonnage providers increasingly focused on feeder and midsize vessels
- Despite the shift, leading container lines have signed up for major orders in the megamax segment over the past two weeks with more in the pipeline
Of the nearly 500 containership newbuildings ordered since the start of 2026, only 23% exceed 10,000 teu, compared to over 50% in 2024
