
Chinese Shipyards Double New Order Volume in First Half of 2026
Chinese shipyards doubled new order volume in the first half of 2026, securing 1,131 vessels and about 72% of global market share, according to Clarksons.

Chinese shipyards doubled new order volume in the first half of 2026, securing 1,131 vessels and about 72% of global market share, according to Clarksons.

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November global new ship orders totalled 5.13 million CGT, up 72% month-on-month but slightly below last year, while China kept a 50% monthly share and 59% of year-to-date contracting.

COSCO Shipping has agreed a $7 billion framework with China State Shipbuilding to build 87 new vessels across its fleet, adding to an already large orderbook of containerships, bulkers and tankers.
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