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The latest containership orders highlight continued interest in feeder vessels, even as shipowners continue to invest in larger vessel classes. According to the latest DynaLiners Monthly report, shipowners placed 37 firm containership orders across vessel sizes ranging from 900 TEU to 6,200 TEU. In addition, they secured options for 13 more vessels, potentially lifting the total orderbook to 50 ships. While larger vessels account for a significant share of the new capacity, the latest figures also show sustained activity in the feeder and regional segments. Large containership orders remain a key part of the market Several owners focused on vessels in the 6,000 TEU range. Global Ship Lease ordered eight 6,200 TEU vessels at Taizhou Sanfu Ship. Likewise, CMA CGM contracted eight 6,000 TEU ships at Hengli Shipbuilding. Meanwhile, Shishi Yongyi Shipping placed an order for two 6,100 TEU vessels at Taizhou Jianxing HI. Together, these three contracts account for 18 firm orders. Feeder vessel orders maintain strong presence At the same time, the latest containership orders feeder activity reveals continued investment in smaller vessel classes. MTT Shipping ordered two 3,300 TEU vessels at Wuhu Shipyard. In addition, Baizhou Shipping contracted two 2,700 TEU ships at Zhejiang Tenglong and secured options for two additional vessels. Further activity emerged in the 1,900 TEU segment. Erasmus ordered two vessels at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong and added options for two more units. Likewise, Ningbo Ocean ordered four 1,900 TEU ships at Wuching Shipbuilding and secured options for two additional vessels. Synelysia also contracted four 1,900 TEU vessels at Xinle Shipyard together with options for four more ships. Shipowners concentrate options in smaller vessel segments Shipowners placed 19 firm orders for vessels of up to 3,300 TEU. More importantly, they attached all 13 reported options to vessels in the feeder and regional segments. Baizhou Shipping, Erasmus, Ningbo Ocean, Synelysi
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