Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility

Home ... News Press releases News Press releases Press releases Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility Summary: Maersk signs agreement with New Times Shipbuilding for eight large vessels to be delivered in 2029 and 2030. 09 Feb 2026 Share LinkedIn Facebook X.com WeChat Email Copy link Table of contents Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has signed an order of eight large vessels with New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in China. All eight ships will have the same characteristics and make up a new series of 18,600 TEU vessels with delivery in 2029 and 2030. We are pleased to have signed this agreement for eight large vessels. The order is part of our ongoing fleet renewal and helps maintain our fleet’s competitive edge. At 366 meters in length and 58.6 meters in breadth, these vessels are more compact than the current maximum container vessel length of 400 meters. Deployment flexibility has been a key factor in our decision-making. Although these vessels are large, they offer greater flexibility than the largest ships currently being built in our industry. This provides us with multiple deployment options across both our current and future network. The ships will be equipped with dual-fuel engines able to operate on conventional bunker fuel or liquified gas. Following this new order, Maersk now has 33 vessels on order, with four scheduled for delivery in the remainder of 2026. About Maersk A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) is an integrated logistics company connecting and simplifying its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company has 100,000+ customers, operates in almost 130 countries, and employs 100,000+ people. Maersk delivers innovative, reliable ocean network solutions, offers truly integrated logistics products and operates advanced container terminals, both gateways and hubs, with 60+ locations globally. For further information, please contact: Povl D. Rasmussen Senior Media Relations Advisor, Ocean business Email Povl D. Rasmussen Explore more on these topics Ocean Transport Related articles See all news Previous Next Advisories Middle East Operational Update 50 29 Sep 2026 Advisories Structural change to AE12: Updated rotation 28 Sep 2026 Press releases Maersk completes first U.S. ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel 28 Sep 2026 Press releases Maersk and PUMA Expand Partnership to Unlock Greater Value from PUMA's U.S. Distribution Network 24 Sep 2026 Advisories Middle East Operational Update 49 23 Sep 2026 Press releases Maersk launches successfully 72,000sqm warehouse in the heart of Germany 23 Sep 2026 Press releases Maersk continues investing in Africa’s logistics infrastructure: New container depot in Cameroon 21 Sep 2026 Advisories Middle East Operational Update 48 17 Sep 2026 Advisories Middle East Operational Update 47 16 Sep 2026 Press releases Maersk expands E-Commerce Delivery Access within North America Through New Partnership with Shipstore 16 Sep 2026 Advisories Structural changes to AE5, AE11, AE12 and ME2 Gemini services 14 Sep 2026 Advisories Middle East Operational Update 46 11 Sep 2026 Sign up to The Logistics Pulse newsletter Receive our insights directly in your mailbox by signing up through this form and enter a world of truly integrated logistics. Get inspired by our selection of articles that help you navigate supply chains, understand industry trends, and shape your logistics strategy. You can unsubscribe anytime. Thank you for signing up You have now signed up for newsletters. You will shortly receive an email which will explain how to set your newsletter preferences and unsubscribe. Go to news An unexpected error occurred Sorry but we were unable to sign you up for newsletters. Please try again Anything you need, we’re here to help Logistics services We meet customer needs from one end of the supply chain to the other. Solutions Contact us Our dedicated team of experts are here for you. Contact us Ready to ship? Look up rates for new shipments and inland tariffs. Find a priceBook now Subscribe for newsletters Click below and fill in our newsletter subscription form to receive product and service updates, news and industry insights. Close Sign up