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Yang Ming Orders Six 13,000-TEU LNG Boxships

[ March 20, 2026   //   ]

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. is moving ahead with a fleet renewal program that underscores the dual pressures of decarbonization and network optimization in the container shipping sector.

The carrier said it has approved plans to order six 13,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships, with procurement to proceed under internal guidelines following a March 12 board decision.

The vessels are intended to replace smaller, aging ships and chartered tonnage in the 4,250- to 6,500-TEU range, part of a broader effort to modernize the fleet while improving cost efficiency and deployment flexibility.

Yang Ming said the new ships will form a core segment of its East-West network, complementing its existing 10,000-TEU vessels and enabling more efficient operations across major trades linking Asia with North America, South America and the Mediterranean.

The investment reflects a longer-term strategy to scale capacity and competitiveness. The company is targeting a fleet of 124 vessels totaling 1.25 million TEU and a global market share of 3.0 percent to 3.5 percent by 2032.

At the same time, the order highlights the industry’s continued reliance on LNG as a transitional fuel. Yang Ming said the vessels will incorporate energy-efficiency technologies aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions, while LNG dual-fuel capability is expected to lower carbon intensity and expand the carrier’s low-emission fleet profile.

The move comes as ocean carriers balance uncertain demand and evolving trade patterns with the need to meet tightening environmental regulations, particularly on long-haul east-west routes where scale and fuel efficiency remain critical.

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