WORLD BIGGEST SHIP COMPANY CONTINUE TO ORDER NEW SHIP TO CHINA https://www.nextinsight.net/story-archive-mainmenu-60/948-2025/16163-yangzijiang-its-ship-orders-will-recover-why-wouldnt-they-but-how-so
YANGZIJIANG: Its ship orders will recover. Why wouldn't they? But how soon?
World’s largest shipowner will continue to order at Chinese yards
Trump’s anti-China policies will not change Gianluigi Aponte’s policy for now, MSC executive says
4 June 2025 11:19 GMT Updated 4 June 2025 11:51 GMT
By Andy Pierce
in Oslo
The world’s largest private shipowner will continue building vessels at Chinese yards, despite Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the country’s dominance in global shipbuilding.
The US president’s port fees have led to a slump in contracting this year, following a hectic few years in which China has consolidated its position as the world’s premier shipbuilder.
Gianluigi Aponte’s MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has more than 100 newbuildings on order, with Chinese shipyards its preferred option.
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