China’s Record Shipbuilding Orderbook: Why Yard Slot Screening Matters in 2026 China’s record shipbuilding output and orderbook strengthen the country’s position, but owners still need disciplined slot screening before approaching yards. May 6, 2026
OOCL’s LNG Dual-Fuel Order Shows Why Green Shipbuilding Is Reshaping China Yard Selection OOCL’s latest LNG dual-fuel container ship order shows why owners need to evaluate China yards by green vessel capability, supplier integration and delivery discipline. May 6, 2026
China Repair Yards Are Getting Busier: How Owners Should Secure Dry-Dock and Retrofit Capacity Repair demand, ageing fleet pressure and retrofit work are tightening China dry-dock capacity. Owners should prepare structured repair briefs earlier. May 6, 2026
Shaft Generator Retrofits: What Shipowners Should Check Before Starting Shaft generator retrofit projects require more than equipment pricing. Owners should check vessel profile, integration risk, class, installation window, supplier support and yard coordination. May 1, 2026
Performance Bond Support for China Newbuilding Projects Performance bond and guarantee support can influence newbuilding confidence, but it depends on yard qualification, project structure and financial partner acceptance. May 1, 2026
What Owners Should Prepare Before Requesting a Repair Yard Quotation A repair quotation depends on the quality of the repair brief. This checklist explains what owners should prepare before requesting China yard quotations. May 1, 2026
How to Find Available Ship Repair Yards in China in 2026 China repair yard availability depends on vessel size, docking window, repair scope, region and confidentiality control. This guide explains how owners should screen yards before circulating a repair list. May 1, 2026
Why Major Chinese Shipyards Have Limited Newbuilding Slots Major Chinese shipyards are often committed years ahead, while mid-size yard slots can be dynamic. Owners need structured slot intelligence before starting newbuilding negotiations. May 1, 2026