Singapore-based Yangzijiang Maritime Development has ordered 24 newbuild vessels at Chinese shipyards, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2030. Including options for an additional 16 vessels, its newbuilding portfolio rises to 98 units, underlining strong demand for modern, efficient tonnage and the growing dominance of Chinese shipyards.
In a stock exchange filing dated around September 18–19, Yangzijiang Maritime Development announced it has placed firm orders for 24 newbuild vessels to be constructed at multiple Chinese shipyards, with deliveries slated from 2028 through 2030. The company plans to fund the program through a mix of equity co-investment and debt financing, and with options for a further 16 ships, its total newbuild pipeline now reaches 98 vessels.
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