The 8,000 TEU-class containerships will be the first batch in Yang Ming’s fleet to adopt methanol dual-fuel-ready specifications.

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has signed contracts for six 8,000 TEU-class methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships with Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., the company said in a news release.

 The contracts include 

. The contracts include the purchase of three containerships and newbuilding orders for another three, signed by Dr. Chuck Tsai, Chairman of Yang Ming, and Mr. Yukito Higaki, Director of Nihon Shipyard. These vessels are scheduled for delivery starting in 2028, marking a key step in Yang Ming’s fleet optimization plan to secure mid- to long-term capacity supply and strengthen its global service network.

Adopt methanol dual-fuel

The 8,000 TEU-class containerships will be the first batch in Yang Ming’s fleet to adopt methanol dual-fuel-ready specifications. Upon delivery, the new vessels will gradually replace Yang Ming’s 5,500 TEU-class containerships that have been in service for over 20 years. With advanced energy-efficient designs, the newbuildings will enhance Yang Ming’s competitiveness and operational flexibility across multiple main services while contributing to continuous carbon intensity reduction in compliance with international environmental regulations. 

Core container shipping business

Focusing on the steady growth of its core container shipping business, Yang Ming will continue to monitor market dynamics, medium- to long-term service planning, and international regulatory developments. By optimizing fleet resources to enhance operational competitiveness, Yang Ming aims to build a comprehensive global transport network, expand its operational scale in line with global trade growth, and provide customers with safe, reliable, and low-carbon transportation services.

Related : Yang Ming orders seven 15,000 TEU LNG dual‑fuel containerships

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is a publicly listed Taiwanese container shipping company founded in 1972. It operates a global fleet providing maritime transportation and logistics services, with routes connecting major ports in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.  

Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. is a Japanese shipbuilding joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Japan Marine United Corporation. The company specializes in the design, construction, and sale of commercial vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships.  

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is one of Japan’s largest shipbuilders, engaged in ship design, construction, and repair. It operates several shipyards across Japan and manages diverse projects in commercial vessel construction and marine engineering.  

Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. is a Japanese ship-owning and management company affiliated with Imabari Shipbuilding Group. It provides ship leasing and chartering services to domestic and international shipping operators.

Shoei Kisen Kaisha , Imabari Shipbuilding Co , Nihon Shipyard Co. , Yang Ming Marine , six methanol dual-fuel , containerships , Mr. Yukito Higaki , Dr. Chuck Tsai