
South Korea and China Compete for 2026 VLAC Orders
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.

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.

HD Hyundai Samho has delivered the 93,000 m³ Jane Maersk, its first very large ammonia carrier and the first of five VLACs ordered by Maersk in November 2023.

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering secured three VLACs worth 545.6 billion won, raising annual orders to 142 vessels and 70.3% of its target.
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