November 11, 2026
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has reportedly ordered three 21,700 TEU containerships from the Chinese shipyard Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, for an estimated value of USD 630 million. The vessels would feature dual-fuel propulsion to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) and conventional fuels.
Deliveries are expected between March and November 2029, adding 65,100 TEU to the shipping line's capacity. The operation would expand to 13 the vessels ordered by MSC from this shipyard, as part of its strategy to expand and strengthen its presence on the main trade routes.
The company maintains an operational fleet exceeding 7.46 million TEU and orders for an additional 3.38 million. The incorporation of new vessels increases the capacity of maritime transport, whose evolution will be linked to demand behavior and the growth of international trade.
Source: MasContainer
