Maersk’s orderbook climbs to 33 vessels with addition of eight 18,600 TEU ships
Danish shipping and integrated logistics titan A.P. Moller – Maersk is enlarging its fleet by placing an order for the construction of eight large vessels with China’s New Times Shipbuilding.
Maersk has signed an order for eight large vessels that have the same characteristics with New Times Shipbuilding in China for a new series of 18,600 TEU vessels, which are slated for delivery in 2029 and 2030. The Danish giant now has 33 vessels on order, with four scheduled for delivery in the remainder of 2026.
Anda Cristescu, Head of Chartering & Newbuilding at Maersk, commented: “We are pleased to have signed this agreement for eight large vessels. The order is part of our ongoing fleet renewal and helps maintain our fleet’s competitive edge.”
With 366 meters in length and 58.6 meters in breadth, these vessels are said to be more
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