Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd., Zhejiang’s largest container shipping company, has signed a contract with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd. for the construction of four 1,900 TEU container vessels.

The new vessels are designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute, with a length of approximately 171.95 meters and a width of 27.5 meters. The ships are optimized for regional Asian routes and comply with IMO energy efficiency requirements, featuring low fuel consumption, high efficiency and strong cargo capacity.

The contract also includes options for two additional vessels of the same type, allowing Ningbo Ocean to expand capacity based on future market demand.

In recent years, Ningbo Ocean has focused on its goal of becoming a “leading Asian and globally connected integrated shipping service provider”, promoting greener and smarter fleet development throughout the entire lifecycle of ship planning, construction and operation.

Currently, Ningbo Ocean operates 33 green and energy-efficient vessels, accounting for nearly 60% of its owned fleet. The company continues to upgrade its fleet toward greater specialization, intelligence, sustainability and energy efficiency.