News / MSC builds lead with order for ten more LNG neo-panamaxes

Artist impression. Source: China International Marine Containers

MSC continues to strengthen its position as the world’s largest liner operator, ordering ten 10,300 teu box ships at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard this month.

Like the ten 11,500 teu ships MSC ordered at the same shipyard in December for 2025-2026 delivery, the latest newbuildings will be LNG-fuelled, confirming that the Swiss-Italian market leader favours natural gas, even as competitors like Maersk and CMA CGM are opting for methanol propulsion.

Clarksons’ data shows 60 of the 74 containerships MSC has on order ...