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China's Shipbuilding Boom Draws Another Yard into Oceangoing Construction
Yizheng Kangping Ship Repair Yard has started construction of its first 5,000 ceu pure car and truck carrier, ordered by newly established Hainan Chunlong International Shipping. The project signals China's shipbuilding boom pulling smaller domestic yards into oceangoing construction. Chinese yards captured 82.3% of global newbuild orders by deadweight in H1 2026, up 173% year-on-year.
Aug 19, 2026 1 source