China Chamber of Commerce (CSSC) has signed an agreement with CMA CGM to build 16 large containerships.
CSSC will build twelve 15,000 teu methanol dual-fuel powered large containerships and four 23,000 teu LNG dual-fuel powered ULCCs in a record deal worth around $3.06bn.
The order for the methanol dual-fuel ships has been spread between Jiangnan Shipyard and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC), while Hudong-Zhonghua will build the 23,000 teu units.