Both state-owned and privately-run Chinese shipyards are receiving many mid-size containership orders.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won four 4,800-teu containership orders. And the yard announced yesterday that it inked seven 10,000-teu ships with Canadian owner Seaspan.
Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding inked two 4,800-teu ships from Greece's Thenamaris and the same pair from Eveland Shipping.
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation booked four 4,800TEU's from Singapore's Pacific International Lines.
Shanghai Shipyard also contracted 4,800TEU quartet with John Fredriksen-led Ship Finance International.
Meanwhile, Rongsheng Heavy Industries is in negotiation with Greek owners to build 6,600TEU's.
Although ultra-large containership orders are mostly contracted at South Korean yards, some Chinese yards with boxship building technology are expanding mid-size boxship orders.