MSC books ten 10,300 TEU vessels at Zhoushan Changhong

MSC has returned to Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard for more newbuildings.

The Swiss/Italian carrier, which displaced Maersk Line as the largest liner operator in 2022, has commissioned ten LNG dual-fuelled 10,300 TEU container ships, Zhoushan Changhong announced today (9 August).

These newbuildings are expected to be delivered from the second half of 2026 until 2027.

In December 2022, MSC had ordered ten LNG dual-fuelled 11,500 TEU container vessels at the same shipyard, for delivery...

https://container-news.com/msc-books-ten-10300-teu-vessels-at-zhoushan-changhong/

MSC orders ten new LNG dual-fuel container ships

Chinese manufacturer China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has reportedly confirmed a new order from MSC for ten LNG dual-fuel container vessels with a capacity of 11,500 TEUs.

According to a CIMC statement, Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, in which CIMC is a shareholder, will build the container ships, which will be designed by CIMC ORIC.

Moreover, CIMC noted that the newbuildings will be ready to operate with ammonia.

MSC is expected to receive the new boxships in 2025 and 2026....

https://container-news.com/msc-orders-ten-new-lng-dual-fuel-container-ships/

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