Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-12 14:20Core Insights - China COSCO Shipping Group's subsidiary, COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Co., Ltd., announced the signing of contracts for the construction of 19 vessels with a total contract price of RMB 7.88198 billion, with total investment including capitalized costs around RMB 8.124 billion [1][8] - In a week, COSCO Shipping Group and its subsidiaries ordered a total of 106 new ships, all to be built by Chinese shipyards, with a significant order of 87 vessels worth over RMB 50 billion signed with China Shipbuilding Group [1][8] Summary by Category Contract Details - COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry's subsidiaries received orders for various types of vessels, including 10 new ships from Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., 4 new ships from Yangzhou COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., and 5 new ships from Guangdong COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. [3][11] - Specific contracts include one 9,000 cubic meter LNG dual-fuel ethylene carrier priced at RMB 327.98 million, two LR I product/oil tankers at RMB 912 million each, three MR product/oil tankers at RMB 1.047 billion each, and four MR crude oil tankers at RMB 1.37 billion each [3][11] Environmental and Operational Strategy - The new vessels will utilize clean energy systems such as LNG and methanol dual-fuel, aligning with global shipping decarbonization trends and enhancing the competitiveness of the vessels throughout their lifecycle [4][12] - The addition of new shipping capacity aims to improve the operational flexibility and efficiency of COSCO Shipping Group's fleet, thereby solidifying market share and sustainable profitability [4][12] Broader Industry Context - The 87 new ship projects signed with China Shipbuilding Group involve multiple subsidiaries and include various vessel types such as ultra-large container ships, bulk carriers, and oil tankers, indicating a robust demand in the shipbuilding sector [4][13]