Seaspan Eyes New Series of 8,300 TEU Containerships with Hudong-Zhonghua — Another Strategic Step in Its Fleet Expansion

On May 19, Seaspan Corporation, the world’s largest independent containership owner, signed a major new batch MoU with Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (group) Co., Ltd. for a series of next-generation 8,300 TEU container vessels.

This marks the continuation of Seaspan’s large-scale fleet renewal and expansion strategy, with China’s top yards as key partners.

The newly designed 8,300 TEU ships offer high fuel efficiency, smart routing flexibility, and compliance with upcoming decarbonization regulations — ideal for both feeder and mainline operations.

This new MoU builds on a long-standing relationship between Seaspan and Hudong-Zhonghua, following successful deliveries of 15,000 TEU and 13,600 TEU vessels.

As reported previously：https://lnkd.in/gyxHXkgM three weeks earlier, on April 29, Seaspan signed a separate six-ship order with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., for a series of 10,000+ TEU vessels, to be chartered to COSCO Shipping Lines.

These back-to-back agreements underscore Seaspan’s confidence in Chinese yards and its strategy to diversify and optimize its fleet across multiple vessel sizes and fuel technologies.

On the same day, Hudong-Zhonghua also signed an MoU with IBAIZABAL for a state-of-the-art 18,600 cbm LNG bunker vessel, to be operated by TotalEnergies — setting a new benchmark in green bunkering capabilities.

by Xinde Marine News Chen Yang

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