On March 10, 2026, Jinjiang Shipping and Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. held a signing ceremony in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, for the construction of "4+4" 1,900 TEU container vessels. The two parties formally signed the newbuilding contract, marking a crucial step in optimizing and upgrading the company's shipping capacity foundation and laying a solid groundwork for high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

The construction of the "4+4" 1,900 TEU container vessels, as a key initiative by Jinjiang Shipping at the outset of the 15th Five-Year Plan, represents a major fleet renewal project that the company is prioritizing. It is also a strategic move to deepen its presence in regional routes, strengthen its core business, and consolidate its development foundation.

The new vessels will further expand the company's fleet size, optimize its fleet structure, and enhance operational efficiency and service capabilities. This will provide strong support for the company to consolidate its route service advantages, explore emerging markets, and enhance its core competitiveness. Taking this signing as a new starting point, the company will deepen collaboration with New Yangzi Shipbuilding, strengthen communication and coordination, efficiently advance project construction, and strive to build high-quality vessels, injecting sustained momentum into the company's high-quality and sustainable development while promoting mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

Yang Zhiyong, Vice President of Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd., attended the ceremony, along with representatives from the China Classification Society and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute.

Source: Jinjiang Shipping