News and Insights Zhoushan

Zhoushan, China


	September 29, 2026 Changhong International launches eighth LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC 10,300-TEU vessel is designed to meet ammonia- and methanol-ready specifications.
	September 21, 2026 MSC LNG dual-fuel container ship delivered almost a year early Chinese shipbuilder hands over sixth 10,300-TEU vessel in series to MSC ahead of contract schedule.
	September 14, 2026 Changhong International starts building 21,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is described as the largest container ship currently under construction in Zhejiang Province.
	September 14, 2026 Changhong International delivers fifth MSC LNG dual-fuel boxship 324 days early Chinese shipyard hands over 10,300-TEU vessel to MSC well ahead of contract schedule.
	September 2, 2026 Changhong International starts construction on 11th LR2 tanker for Navios Chinese shipbuilder cuts steel on latest vessel in series designed with future fuel flexibility.
	August 14, 2026 Changhong International Shipbuilding cuts steel on two more 3100-teu boxships for Costamare HSFO-fuelled vessels feature scrubbers, SCR systems and shore power connections to meet emissions requirements.
	August 7, 2026 Chinese shipyard delivers LNG dual-fuel container ship to MSC 301 days ahead of schedule Zhoushan Changhong sets new early-delivery record for its series of LNG dual-fuel boxships.
	July 28, 2026 Changhong International undocks seventh LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is part of a series fitted with ammonia-ready and methanol-ready provisions.
	July 20, 2026 Changhong International launches ninth LR2 tanker in Navios series Vessel includes future methanol and LNG conversion capability as well as shore power provision.
	July 20, 2026 CCS supports first STS methanol bunkering operation for newbuild at Zhejiang yard Zhoushan becomes China’s second port capable of routine ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operations.
	June 30, 2026 Changhong International launches LNG container ships and tankers for MSC and Navios Chinese shipbuilder launches four vessels in the space of days, spanning LNG container ships and oil tankers.
	June 24, 2026 Zhoushan ship exports nearly double in five months amid decarbonisation push China's Zhoushan reports 93.7% surge in ship exports driven by rising demand for more advanced and environmentally friendly vessels.
	June 2, 2026 Changhong International delivers LNG dual-fuel boxship to MSC 159 days ahead of schedule The 10,300-teu MSC Maria Renata is designed to meet ammonia-ready and methanol-ready requirements.
	May 29, 2026 Zhoushan completes first bonded bunker operation at Majishan port area The operation marks full fuel supply coverage across all general cargo terminals in Zhoushan's port system.
	May 20, 2026 Zhoushan Changhong begins construction on third 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship CHB2061 is the third vessel in an 18-ship series for Oceanroutes, designed to exceed EEDI Phase III standards.
	May 12, 2026 Zhoushan expands shore power infrastructure as part of emissions reduction drive Chinese port city reports 30% increase in shore power usage across terminals and berths.
	April 27, 2026 Ningbo-Zhoushan Port completes first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering Zhejiang province port facility delivered 503 tonnes of methanol to a container ship in one hour.
	April 22, 2026 Changhong International launches fourth LR2 tanker for Navios Chinese shipbuilder floats 115,000-tonne LR2/Aframax product tanker with methanol and LNG conversion capability.
	April 17, 2026 Changhong International delivers final LNG dual-fuel container ship 205 days early Chinese shipbuilder completes 10-vessel series for MSC with delivery of 11,500-teu MSC Migsan.
	April 14, 2026 Changhong International begins construction on second 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Chinese shipbuilder starts work on vessel CHB2060, second of 18-ship series for Oceanroutes.
	April 8, 2026 Changhong International begins construction of first 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship for Oceanroutes Chinese yard starts work on first of 18 vessels in order from new customer.
	April 6, 2026 Zhoushan Changhong secures orders through 2029 with LNG dual-fuel container ships Chinese shipyard reports full order book as it constructs 19,000-teu vessels for MSC Group.
	March 26, 2026 China exports first domestically blended biofuel for marine use from Zhoushan A vessel carries 2,600 tonnes of biofuel blend to Qingdao Port for international ship refuelling.
	March 17, 2026 China launches first domestic biofuel blending pilot at Zhoushan port Sinochem Xingzhong begins processing 2,000 tonnes of biodiesel with high-sulphur fuel oil.
	February 13, 2026 Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
	February 10, 2026 China approves Zhoushan Port FTZ expansion to boost commodity trading Expansion adds 0.98 sq km, bringing total zone area to 6.12 sq km.
	January 12, 2026 Has Zhoushan just become the world's third-largest bunker port? With 2025 sales of 8.03m tonnes for the Chinese port, Q4 data for Antwerp-Bruges will decide which location takes third place.
	October 30, 2025 China's first newbuild dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel launched in Zhoushan Da Qing 268 can supply methanol and conventional fuels to ships at anchorage.