Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics plans to invest in the construction of 10 1,800-TEU container vessels.

April 8, 2026

China Water Transport Network

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On April 2, 2024, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co., Ltd. issued an announcement announcing that it intends to sign a construction contract for 10 1800TEU container ships with Changhang Group Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard Co., Ltd., with a total contract amount of no more than 2.7 billion yuan. The ship is expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029. The project will be funded through the company's own funds or self-financing. The company said that the core purpose of this investment in the construction of new ships is to continuously optimize its fleet structure and steadily expand its fleet size. By introducing these new ships, Zhonggu Logistics is committed to building a modern container transport fleet with higher economy and stronger competitiveness. This strategic move aims to directly enhance the company's market competitive advantage, enhance its profitability and sustainable development potential, which is fully in line with the established future development strategic direction of Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics, and shows its determination to consolidate and expand its market position in the field of container transportation.

　　On April 2, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics") announced that it plans to sign a construction contract with Changhang Group Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard Co., Ltd. for 10 1800TEU container ships. The total contract amount will not exceed 2.7 billion yuan, and the ships are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.

　　According to the announcement, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics will implement this shipbuilding investment through its own funds or self-raised funds. The purpose of this investment is to continuously optimize the company's fleet structure, steadily expand the fleet size, actively build a highly economical and competitive container shipping fleet, continuously enhance the company's competitive advantage, improve profitability, and strengthen sustainable development capabilities, aligning with the future strategic planning of Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics.

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Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics plans to invest in the construction of 10 1,800-TEU container vessels.