Hapag-Lloyd has signed an order against the shipyard Chinese naval CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight ships container holder with a capacity of 4,500 TEUs that will be taken over in 2028 and 2029. The German company has made I note today that the investment amounts to more than 500 million Dollars. Ships will be able to be powered by methanol.

In addition, the company has communicated the decision to rent to 14 container ships, including four of the capacity of 1,800 TEUs, six of 3,500 TEUs and four of 4,500 TEUs, which will be delivered between 2027 and 2029. Overall investments of Hapag-Lloyd in new ships with a capacity of less than 5,000 TEUs will concern 22 units.