đ„Breaking: MSCâs $1.3 Billion Mega Ship Expansion: What It Means for Global Shipping?
âWhy the worldâs biggest carrier is building six more giants in 2025?
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Gianluigi Aponteâs MSC is again making waves. The worldâs largest container line has confirmed a $1.3 billion-plus investment to build six ultra-large 22,000 TEU ships in Chinaâand thatâs not the full story.
In addition to these new orders, MSC is upsizing previously contracted vessels to larger capacities, signaling a long-term capacity strategy that could reshape trade routes and operational costs in the years ahead.
đ MSCâs Investment Breakdown
đ Why MSC Is Doubling Down on Ultra-Large Ships?
đ Key Industry Implications
đ Maritime Analytica Insight
đź What We Expect Next?
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đ MSCâs Investment Breakdown
6 new ships ordered:
22,000 TEU each (dual-fuel LNG-ready), placed at Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC).Total value:
Over $1.3 billion committed.Delivery window:
Between 2027 and 2028.Upsizing existing newbuilds:
Vessels previously planned as 16,000 TEU now upgraded to 19,000 TEU, and from 18,000 TEU to 19,200 TEU.Current mega-ship orders:
MSC now holds 55 ultra-large container ships (ULCS) under construction.