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23 October 2026

Boxship orderbook bulges as race for giant vessels heats up

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Source reporting: The Loadstar

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Boxship orderbook bulges as race for giant vessels heats up

The container shipping orderbook has swelled to 46. 5% of the active fleet, a post-2009 peak, as carriers race to secure ultra-large tonnage. With the orderbook at 16. 2m teu, newbuilding activity shows no sign of slowing – Chinese shipyards alone have booked a record 4. 94m teu this year, accounting for 88% of the total capacity ordered, according to Linerlytica.

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