Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport has lined up a series of containership newbuilds at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, continuing its fleet renewal programme with a focus on dual-fuel technology.
The company has booked seven LNG dual-fuel 15,500 teu vessels in a deal valued between $1.36bn and $1.53bn, with delivery scheduled in 2028 and 2029.
The move follows a previously stated plan to bring in as many as 13 new vessels ranging from 8,000 to 15,000 teu. In March, Yang Ming signed a separate agreement with Shoei Kisen for three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready ships, also due for delivery in 2028–2029.
Yang Ming, currently ranked 10th globally among liner operators and second in Taiwan after Evergreen, operates a fleet of around 100 ships. Five LNG dual-fuel 15,500 teu ships from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are already on order, with delivery beginning in 2026.
“The adoption of dual-fuel solutions for the 15,000 teu vessels, alongside the five LNG dual-fuel containerships scheduled for delivery beginning in 2026, will ensure stable service on East-West routes while achieving a 20% reduction in GHG emissions compared to traditional fuel,” the company said in a statement.