News / Yang Ming ends five-year newbuild hiatus with five-vessel order

Yang Ming ordered newbuildings today, for the first time in five years.

The Taiwanese liner operator signed a long-awaited order for five LNG dual-fuelled 15,000 teu ships from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for delivery in 2026, a deal worth $850m to $975m.

Yang Ming said the newbuildings were part of its fleet renewal and recently said it company believed a viable supply chain now existed for LNG, compared with alternatives.

The carrier said: “A dedicated desk has been set up to monitor energy ...