Hong Kong-based OOCL has ordered 12 new LNG-fueled container ships to boost its fleet capacity amid rising demand for eco-friendly vessels.
Hong Kong shipping company OOCL, part of the COSCO group, placed an order for 12 new container ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines on May 4, 2026. The vessels aim to expand the company's transport capacity in response to growing demand for sustainable shipping solutions. Specific shipyard and exact value details remain undisclosed, but the order emphasizes a strategic shift toward dual-fuel technology.
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