Trawind Shipping has taken delivery of Trawind Shanghai, the first vessel in a new multi-purpose carrier series capable of carrying general, breakbulk and project cargo.
China secured 52 of 90 LNG carrier orders in H1 2026, compared with South Korea’s 37, as Chinese yards expanded their share of the high-value shipbuilding segment.
Hengli Heavy Industries received 207 vessel orders in the first half of 2026, with its backlog reaching about 380 ships through 2030 and production running at about seven ships per month.
South Korean and Chinese shipbuilders secured 14 and 26 of 40 VLAC orders announced from January to July 2026 as demand for long-distance ammonia transport vessels increased.
Chinese shipbuilders recorded a 173% rise in newbuilding orders by tonnage in the first half of 2026, exceeding the previous full-year all-time record.
COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers will invest up to RMB2.624 billion in eight 60,000 dwt heavylift vessels at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard for offshore wind equipment and project cargo transport.
Avenir LNG has launched Avenir Ambition at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China. The vessel will join the fleet after final outfitting is completed.
Berg Propulsion will supply propulsion packages for six 7,000 dwt multipurpose dry cargo vessels being built by Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry for Carisbrooke Shipping.
ADNOC Logistics & Services has ordered four 175,000 m³ LNG carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard for $900 million, with all four vessels scheduled for delivery in 2029.
