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COSCO Shipping Holdings Expands Containership Fleet with New Orders

COSCO Shipping Holdings has committed to acquiring an additional 18 containerships, bringing its total newbuilding investment in the segment this year to approximately $8 billion for 48 vessels, according to Splash 247.

31 Aug 2026, 10:44 UTC2 min readLinkedIn X Email

A large containership at sea, possibly an LNG dual-fuel vessel. — COSCO Shipping Holdings is significantly expanding its containership fleet. — AI-generated illustration — Sea Trade Logistics

COSCO Shipping Holdings has reportedly ordered 18 new containerships, valued at approximately $2.99 billion. This latest acquisition increases the company's total newbuilding commitments for the year to 48 vessels, with an overall investment of around $8 billion, as reported by Splash 247.

The recent order includes 12 LNG dual-fuel megamax vessels. These large containerships are slated for construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a facility under CSSC, according to the source publication.

Additionally, the package comprises six wide-beam feeder ships. These smaller vessels will be built at Huangpu Wenchong, another shipyard affiliated with CSSC, Splash 247 stated.

This expansion signifies a substantial investment by COSCO Shipping Holdings in its containership fleet. The inclusion of LNG dual-fuel vessels suggests a move towards more environmentally conscious shipping solutions.

The new orders contribute to the company's strategic growth in the maritime logistics sector. The diverse types of vessels, from megamax to feeder ships, indicate a comprehensive approach to fleet development.

Source & attribution

This report is an original editorial summary based on material published by Splash 247.

COSCO takes 2026 boxship spending to $8bn with latest $3bn haul — Splash 247, 31 Aug 2026, 04:05 UTC
Editorial version published: 31 Aug 2026, 10:44 UTC
Image: AI-generated illustrative image — AI-generated illustration — Sea Trade Logistics

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