On November 11, CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding successfully delivered the second “Honghu” 1,900 TEU container ship built for Germany’s Elbdeich, marking the successful completion of the German shipowner’s order for five ships of this type.
This ship is a flagship of the “Honghu” series independently developed by Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. With an overall length of 172 meters, a beam of 27.5 meters, and a deadweight of approximately 24,000 tons, it offers high cargo capacity, low energy consumption, excellent versatility, and operational flexibility across various shipping routes. The design complies with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) EEDI Phase 3 energy efficiency standards and is equipped with environmental systems such as shore-power connectivity and exhaust gas scrubbers (scrubbers). Combining economic efficiency with eco-friendly performance, this ship serves as a premier, high-quality choice for feeder shipping operations in an era of global emissions regulation.
The construction contract for this class of ships was signed in February 2025, and the first ship was delivered on September 21, 2026; the interval between the deliveries of the two ships was only about 50 days.
Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding and Elbdeich share a solid and profound foundation for cooperation, which began in 2023. Previously, Elbdeich commissioned three 1,250 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships and two 1,900 TEU “Honghu”-class container ships from Huangpu Wenchong; all of these vessels were delivered by April 2026. At the end of November, construction of the first 5,300 TEU “Honghu”-class container ship for Elbdeich will commence at Huangpu Wenchong’s Longxue shipyard. This marks an expansion of the partnership—moving from eco-friendly feeder container ships to medium-sized container vessels—reflecting a continuous deepening and broadening of their collaboration.
To date, Huangpu Wenchong has delivered a total of 32 vessels from the “Honghu” 1,900 TEU series.