News / CSSC unveils 27,500teu design to be next shipping giant

A massive Chinese ship design presages a new generation of 27,500teu giants hitting the market before the decade is out.

It is rare to find an available slot at one of the Far East’s largest shipyards at the moment, thanks to overwhelming demand for containerships and tankers, pushing delivery dates out to 2029 and beyond.

But China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s (CSSC) Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI) is stoking interest in increasing containership sizes still ...