As the boom in new feeder vessel construction continues, CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured a series of orders.
According to Riviera, Alberta Shipmanagement, a traditional bulk carrier and tanker operator, has expanded into the container vessel sector by ordering two 1,930 TEU container vessels from China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Alberta Shipmanagement is reportedly following the growing trend among Greek shipowners this year, with many expanding into the small-to-medium container vessel sector.
Shipowners such as Danaos Corp, Capital Group, Minerva Dry, Chartworld, Latsco Shipping and Euroseas have all placed similar newbuild orders for delivery in 2025.
According to the Alberta government website, the shipowner currently operates 25 vessels, including two very large crude carriers under construction.
Additionally, relevant data indicates that Peter Döhle has also placed an order with Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for four 2,900 TEU container vessels, with delivery expected between late 2027 and 2028.
Shipping broker sources indicate that this German shipowner may be renewing its fleet, as some of its 2,500 to 3,000 TEU container vessels are nearing their replacement cycle.
Earlier this year, Peter Döhle was also reported to have placed an order for five 8,400 TEU container vessel China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International.
The surge in newbuildings for feeder vessels extends beyond Greek shipowners, with demand for smaller container vessels rising significantly worldwide.
According to Xclusiv’s latest monthly report, the ratio of orders to the active fleet for feeder vessels (measured in TEU) reached 7.1% by the end of September, a significant increase from 3.7% at the end of 2024. The proportion for the Handysize fleet climbed to 12.4%, a substantial rise from 4.5% during the same period last year.
Analysts noted that the ratio of total orders across all vessel types to fleet size reached 31.4% in September, a significant increase from 24.6% during the same period last year—indicating that investment in container ships is accelerating markedly.