On December 26, Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping announced its investment plan to construct 4+4 1,800 TEU container ships, with a total investment not exceeding RMB 1.94 billion (approximately US$277 million).
According to the announcement, Jinjiang Shipping held its sixth meeting of the second board of directors on December 26, 2025, and approved a proposal to invest in the construction of 4+4 container ships. The company or its subsidiaries will invest no more than RMB 1.94 billion in building 4+4 1,800 TEU container ships. For four of these option ships, the shipowner has the right to determine whether to proceed with construction within a specified period after the contract is signed.
Jinjiang Shipping stated that the proposed investment in newbuilding construction represents a prudent decision made in accordance with the company’s strategic planning and business development needs. The newly constructed ships will expand the company’s fleet scale, meet its route expansion requirements in the Southeast Asian region, and optimize the company’s transport capacity structure for Southeast Asian routes.
Simultaneously, it will enhance capacity support for its premium routes, further enabling the company to replicate its premium service concept across Southeast Asia. Additionally, the company will advance the integration and upgrading of routes connecting Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, offering customers more diverse route options while boosting operational efficiency and service quality.
Jinjiang Shipping is a comprehensive shipping company primarily engaged in international and domestic maritime container transportation. For years, it has consistently focused on Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and domestic routes. Building upon its solid foundation in traditional core routes and robust performance, the company is actively developing Southeast Asia as its second growth engine.