Hengli Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of the Hengli Heavy Industry group, continues its offensive in the global shipbuilding market with the signing of a contract for two Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLAC) of 93,000 m³.
El propietario del barco detrás del pedido no ha sido revelado, pero el astillero lo describe como un jugador de “renombre mundial”. El valor total del contrato se estima entre 200 y 300 millones de dólares, con pagos denominados en moneda estadounidense.
Cette nouvelle commande s’inscrit dans une série de grandes annonces pour le fabricant chinois ces dernières semaines. On February 24, Hengli had already secured an order for two Capesize bulk carriers from an undisclosed European shipowner. Shortly after, the yard secured a contract for three Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) of 306,000 dwt, also from a European client.
En total, el valor acumulado de estas tres series de pedidos se estima entre 640 millones y 1 mil millones de dólares, confirmando el ascenso del grupo en los segmentos de alto valor añadido.
In 2024, Hengli Shipbuilding had already built four VLACs for its parent company, Hengli Group, primarily for the logistical needs of its petrochemical and textile activities. The contract announced today, however, marks a different strategic milestone: it is the first VLAC order from an independent international shipowner.
Since the beginning of the year, Hengli Heavy Industry has secured orders totaling 69 confirmed ships, along with four optional units. The portfolio includes, in particular, 38 VLCCs, 14 tankers, eight container ships (plus two options), seven Capesize (plus two options), as well as the two recently announced VLACs.
This dynamic illustrates the shipyard’s ability to diversify its order book while consolidating its presence in strategic energy segments, at a time when the markets for ammonia and alternative fuels are attracting growing interest in the context of the maritime energy transition.
