Yang Ming to Order Six 13,000TEU Class LNG Dual-Fuel Containerships

To accommodate ongoing business development and facilitate the renewal of its existing operating fleet, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) held its 411th Board Meeting today (12th) and approved a plan to add six 13,000 TEU class full container LNG dual-fuel vessels. Subsequent procurement procedures will be executed in accordance with the Company’s internal regulations.
 
Committed to delivering comprehensive and efficient global transportation services, Yang Ming continues to adapt to economic and trade developments, striving to achieve its mid- to long-term goals of a 124-vessel fleet, 1.25 million TEU in operating capacity, and a 3.0% to 3.5% share of the global container market by 2032. To reach these targets, the Company is enhancing fleet competitiveness and optimizing its service network. The strategic fleet planning project for next-generation mainstream vessels will replace aging units and upcoming charter-expiry vessels ranging from 4,250 to 6,500 TEU. The replacement aims to strengthen the operational advantages of Yang Ming’s primary service routes. The new-generation 13,000 TEU class is highly compatible with the existing 10,000+ TEU fleet and is expected to serve as the backbone of Yang Ming’s East-West services.
 
These vessels offer optimal economies of scale and deployment flexibility across key trade lanes, including Asia to/from North America (both East and West Coasts), South America, and the Mediterranean. These new vessels will incorporate advanced energy-saving designs to deliver immediate benefits by reducing fuel consumption and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the adoption of LNG dual-fuel design aligns with Yang Ming’s goal to gradually reduce carbon intensity. By utilizing this relatively mature and economically viable alternative fuel, the Company is actively navigating the transition toward Net Zero. With the delivery of Yang Ming’s LNG fleet beginning this year, these vessels are expected to increase the company's low-carbon fleet ratio and strengthen its environmental competitiveness.
 
In the face of global supply chain restructuring and an uncertain market environment, Yang Ming remains focused on the steady development of its core container shipping business and the reinforcement of operational resilience. Through the vessel deployment, Yang Ming aims to rejuvenate its fleet and address the requirement to reduce emissions driven by climate change trends. This strategic move enables Yang Ming to fulfill its commitment to providing customers with comprehensive and efficient global transport services. 

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