Sinotrans has ordered 12 new containerships from three shipyards, enhancing its fleet capacity significantly by 52,000 TEU, with deliveries starting in 2027.
Sinotrans, part of China Merchants Energy Shipping, has placed orders for 12 containerships across three affiliated shipyards, reported LA's Indexbox.
The order is split into three groups of four vessels each. The largest ships, with a capacity of 8,200 TEU, will be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry in Jiangsu.
Four vessels of 3,000 TEU are scheduled for construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding in Nanjing, while the remaining four units of 1,800 TEU will be built at Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard under China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group.
Combined, the 12 vessels will add about 52,000 TEU to the fleet, marking a significant expansion for the Chinese carrier. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.
