Hengli Group announced that in July 2026, Hengli Heavy Industries secured orders for 46 new vessels in a single month, covering the four major vessel types: bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers, and gas carriers. The total value of orders secured in that month exceeded 30 billion (approximately $4.443 billion).
Among these, Hengli Heavy Industries has secured a series of orders for its independently developed and designed 3,100-TEU container ships and 88,000-cubic-meter very large ammonia carriers (VLACs).
Among them, Hengli Heavy Industries stated that the 3,100-TEU container ship was ordered in bulk by the Greek shipowner Minerva. This vessel type is specifically designed for regional routes and to refresh feeder fleets, fully meeting the current shipping market’s demand for green and smart medium-sized container ships; the 88,000-cubic-meter VLAC was ordered by Evalend, a leading Greek shipping company.
On July 29, Hengli Heavy Industries announced that it had signed contracts with three internationally renowned shipowners within a week for six VLACs, including four 93,000-cubic-meter VLACs and two 88,000-cubic-meter VLACs.
A few days ago, market rumors surfaced that Greek shipowners Dynacom, Capital, and Evalend had all placed orders for VLACs with Hengli Heavy Industries. Based on Hengli Heavy Industries’ latest disclosures, it is highly likely that Dynacom and Capital are the owners of four 93,000-cubic-meter VLACs, with each company likely ordering two vessels.
Regarding orders for gas carriers, Hengli Heavy Industries stated that the shipbuilder had previously established production capacity covering all four types of dual-fuel engines—LNG, LPG, methanol, and ammonia. This collaboration with Evalend marks the company’s recognition by a leading international shipowner in the emerging gas carrier sector.
In the first half of 2026, Hengli Heavy Industries secured 207 new orders. Combined with the 46 vessels announced in July, the company has secured a total of 253 new ship orders for 2026, covering the full spectrum of vessel types—including container ships, bulk carriers, oil tankers, and gas carriers—with delivery schedules extending through 2030.
In terms of deliveries, Hengli Heavy Industries delivered 40 vessels ahead of schedule in the first half of 2026. With a full-year delivery target of 82 vessels, this means 42 vessels will be delivered in the second half of the year.
In terms of production capacity, Hengli Heavy Industries has an annual steel processing capacity of 3 million tons and an annual production capacity of 300 marine engines. Its four main dry docks can simultaneously build VLCCs and 10,000-TEU container ships in bulk. Economies of scale and supporting infrastructure advantages enable the company to achieve rhythmic construction and bulk deliveries.
Currently, Hengli Heavy Industries is steadily advancing a comprehensive expansion of its production capacity. New projects are gradually coming online, forming an industrial cluster where shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and supporting equipment develop in synergy. The company is committed to building the world’s largest single-site shipbuilding base with the most comprehensive supporting facilities, while continuing to consolidate its competitive edge in the global market.