Several shipping groups have placed new containership orders, adding momentum to the feeder and regional container market.
Non-operating owner Minerva Marine has added two more 3,000 TEU vessels to its orderbook. The ships follow three units ordered in October. Penlai Jinglu Shipyard will build the vessels, with delivery scheduled for 2027 and early 2028.
V Group has also entered the containership ownership market. Through its newly established subsidiary OceanV, the company has ordered two 1,900 TEU vessels from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard. The contract includes options for two additional ships. Delivery is planned for late 2028 and early 2029.
In China, Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping is preparing another newbuilding investment. After ordering two 1,100 TEU ships from Sumec Marine in October, the SIPG-backed operator plans to invest CNY 1.94 billion (around USD 270 million) in four 1,800 TEU vessels. The deal includes options for an additional four ships.
The latest orders highlight continued interest in small and mid-size containerships, as operators and investors position for regional trade growth.
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