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Tue 20 Jan 2026, 06:40 GMT | Updated: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 07:48 GMT | Evangelia Fragouli

Jiangnan Shipyard secures orders for 16 vessels across three deals in January


Chinese yard signs contracts for ammonia carriers, LNG carriers, and container ships with EPS and Cosco.

LNG carrier render.
Jiangnan Shipyard has secured contracts for 16 vessels in three separate deals during the first half of January 2026. Pictured: Render of a 175,000-cbm LNG carrier. Image credit: Jiangnan Shipyard

Jiangnan Shipyard has secured contracts for a total of 16 vessels across three separate newbuilding deals concluded during the first half of January 2026, according to announcements from the Chinese shipbuilder.

The first agreement was signed on 5 January, when Jiangnan Shipyard entered into a contract with Eastern Pacific Shipping for the construction of two 90,000-cbm old-Panamax very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). The vessels are intended for the transportation of ammonia as the sector prepares for future alternative fuel supply chains.

A second contract, involving Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading Co. and Cosco Shipping Lines, came into effect on 13 January. The agreement covers the construction of 12 LNG dual-fuel container ships, each with a nominal capacity of 18,000 TEU.

On 15 January, Jiangnan Shipyard and China Shipbuilding Trading Co. signed a further contract with Eastern Pacific Shipping for two large LNG carriers with a cargo capacity of 175,000 cbm.

The combined order intake spans ammonia carriers, LNG carriers and large container vessels, reflecting continued demand for gas-capable and dual-fuel tonnage across multiple shipping segments.

Jiangnan Shipyard said the contracts highlight market confidence in its capabilities in digital vessel design, intelligent manufacturing, and the delivery of green, low-carbon shipbuilding solutions. The yard added that it plans to continue working closely with shipowners and energy companies as the industry transitions towards lower-emission propulsion technologies.


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