Taiwanese carrier TS Lines signed a $168 million contract with China's Fujian Mawei Shipyard for two 2,900 TEU containerships on March 23, 2026. The order bolsters the company's fleet with mid-sized tonnage for Asian and transoceanic routes amid rising demand.
Taiwanese operator TS Lines has bolstered its newbuild pipeline by ordering two 2,900 TEU boxships from Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China for $168 million, as reported on March 23, 2026. The vessels will enhance fleet capacity on key trade lanes, capitalizing on steady demand for mid-sized containerships.
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