TMS confirms order for LNG dual fuel boxships at Chinese yard

China’s Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard has confirmed the order for up to 10 liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered dual-fuel containerships booked by Greek shipping magnate George Economou-led TMS Group.

The shipbuilding project was signed with TMS Group at the beginning of February 2025 when it was revealed that the Greece-headquartered company had ordered six firm Neo-Panamax boxships and four optional ones in a deal valued at a total of $1.4 billion. The vessels are expected to be delivered between