<p>Hapag-Lloyd AG has signed a contract with Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new dual-fuel methanol container ships, each with a capacity of 4,500 TEU. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, with a total investment volume exceeding USD 500 million. Additionally, Hapag-Lloyd has secured 14 long-term charter contracts for newbuildings in the 1,800 TEU, 3,500 TEU, and 4,500 TEU size classes, to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. These initiatives are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Hapag-Lloyd AG published the original content used to generate this news brief via EQS News, a service of EQS Group AG (Ref. ID: corporate_2244878_en), on December 12, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

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<p>Hapag-Lloyd AG has contracted CIMC Raffles to build eight dual-fuel methanol container ships, each with a 4,500 TEU capacity, for over USD 500 million. Deliveries are set for 2028-2029. The company also secured 14 long-term charters for newbuilds in various sizes, to be delivered between 2027-2029, as part of its fleet modernization and emission reduction efforts.</p>

Hapag-Lloyd orders eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from CIMC Raffles