Chinese shipowner Hainan Yuzhou International Shipping is strengthening its foothold in the heavylift cargo market with a fresh newbuilding order at Yihai Heavy Industry, a well-established shipyard based in Yangzhou.
The company has commissioned the construction of a 12,000 DWT heavylift deck carrier, adding to its growing fleet of specialized cargo vessels. The upcoming vessel will measure 150 meters in length and is expected to be delivered by November 2026. Specific financial details of the contract have not been disclosed.
This latest order continues Hainan Yuzhou’s focus on niche cargo transportation. The firm currently operates two heavylift ships, including the 22,800 DWT Zhe Shan—delivered in 2023 by Wuhu Xinlian.
The company was last in the spotlight in November 2024, when it sold its 22,500 DWT vessel Yu Zhou Shi Jia, built by Jiangsu Jiuzhou Shipbuilding, to Danish marine contractor Rohde Nielsen. The vessel now sails under the name Odin R.
By investing in specialized tonnage, Hainan Yuzhou is positioning itself to better serve the growing demand for heavy and project cargo transport across regional and international markets.