PIL Celebrates Naming of Fourth 8,200 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Container ship

China, 28 October 2025 – Pacific International Lines (PIL) today marked a major milestone in its green fleet transformation with the naming of Kota Orkid, the fourth in its series of 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel ‘O’ Class container vessels. 
 
The vessel was named by Lady Sponsor Mrs Annie Yap, wife of PIL Board Director Mr Yap Chee Keong, at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in Jiangsu, China. Inspired by Singapore’s national flower, Kota Orkid embodies the values of resilience, elegance, and progress - qualities that reflect both PIL’s heritage and its forward-looking vision.

Kota Orkid joins her sister ‘O’ Class ships - Kota Oasis, Kota Ocean, and Kota Odyssey - on PIL’s South West Africa Service (SWS), enhancing connectivity between Asia and West Africa. With this addition, PIL strengthens its service capacity and flexibility, reinforcing its commitment to reliable and efficient global trade.
 
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. S.S. Teo, Executive Chairman of PIL said, “The naming of our eighth newbuild vessel in the last one year is another step forward in our fleet expansion and renewal strategy. As we grow our LNG-powered fleet, we are not only investing in capacity and technology but also in greener shipping. This vessel will play a key role in enhancing our service offerings and delivering greater value to our customers.”
 
Driving Innovation and Sustainability
Kota Orkid is PIL’s eighth LNG-powered vessel delivered to date. Alongside the four ‘O’ Class vessels delivered this year, PIL has also received four 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels since 2024. The company has another 12 LNG dual-fuel vessels on order, including five 13,000 TEU and seven 9,000 TEU ships, scheduled for delivery in the coming years.
 
Mr Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, added, “Kota Orkid demonstrates how PIL’s fleet is becoming cleaner, smarter, and more efficient. As we embrace greener fuels, and leverage advanced technology and digital systems, we ensure that PIL remains sustainable, resilient and future-focused to meet the evolving demands of global trade with agility and innovation.”
 
These vessels are equipped with cutting-edge engines that significantly reduce methane emissions and offer the flexibility to run on bio-methane fuels. Their hydrodynamic hull designs and advanced anti-fouling coatings also contribute to superior fuel efficiency.
 
With Kota Orkid, PIL is progressing steadily towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced fleet. The company remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of global trade while reducing its carbon footprint.
 

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