时隔十年，阳明在日本下单 4 艘超灵便型散货船

Group 1 - Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has officially returned to the newbuilding market for bulk carriers by ordering 4 ultramax bulk carriers in Japan, marking its first newbuilding activity in nearly a decade [1][2] - The total value of the new ship orders is estimated to be between 4.9 billion and 5.4 billion New Taiwan Dollars, equivalent to approximately 155 million to 171 million US Dollars [1] - The orders are split between two Japanese shipyards, Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding, with each of the two ships priced at around 1.2 billion to 1.4 billion New Taiwan Dollars [1] Group 2 - Kuang Ming Shipping, a subsidiary of Yang Ming, was established in 1990 and initially served as a booking agent, later entering the dry bulk transportation sector in 2008 [2] - Currently, Kuang Ming operates a fleet of 11 bulk carriers, with 10 owned vessels and 1 long-term leased Capesize bulk carrier [2] - The last newbuilding activity prior to this order occurred between 2014 and 2015, when 4 ultramax bulk carriers were ordered from Iwagi Zosen [2] Group 3 - In addition to the bulk carrier orders, Yang Ming has signed a cooperation agreement with three prominent Japanese shipbuilding companies to order 6 methanol dual-fuel container ships, which will include both newbuilds and purchases of vessels under construction [4] - The methanol dual-fuel project will consist of 3 new ships and 3 ships currently under construction, all designed with methanol dual-fuel propulsion [4] - The first batch of these new ships is scheduled for delivery starting in 2028 [4]