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CSSC and CMA CGM ink record $3bn containership orderCSSC and CMA CGM ink record $3bn containership order

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has bagged the largest single-order for containerships placed at a Chinese yard.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

April 10, 2023

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CMA CGM has placed an order for 16 large containerships placed at three CSSC yards. The shipbuilding order includes twelve 15,000 teu methanol-fuelled containerships and four 23,000 teu LNG-fuelled containerships, worth a total of RMB21bn ($3.05bn).

CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding Industry and CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard split the methanol-fuelled containerships order and each will construct six vessels measuring in 366 metres length and 51 metres width, which are able to significantly reduce over 60% EEDI, meeting the most stringent ship emission requirements.

The four 399.9 metres long and 61.3 metres wide LNG-powered containerships with 18,600 cu m MARK III tank will be constructed by CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

According to CSSC, the group and CMA CGM have already established strategic cooperative partnership for a long-term. In the past 10 years, CMA CGM have ordered over 70 green containerships from CSSC’s shipyards, including the world’s first LNG-powered ultra-large 23,000 teu containership CMA CGM Jacques Saade.

CMA CGM was the first container line to commit to ultra-large LNG dual-fuel newbuildings but has more recently hedged its bets with a mix of methanol and LNG dual-fuel orders.

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About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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