Zhonggu Logistics to expand fleet with 10-newbuild container ships

In a significant move that underscores the continued expansion of newbuild ships, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co., Ltd. has announced a substantial investment in fleet modernization.

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co., Ltd. has issued an announcement on April 3 titled “Announcement on investment in the construction of 10 1,800 teu container ships,” stating that Zhonggu Logistics or its subsidiaries intend to sign a contract with Qingshan Shipyard for 10 units of 1,800 teu container ships.

The company’s board of directors held a meeting on April 2, 2026, and approved the proposal on investing in the construction of the 10 container ships.

The expected delivery period for the ships is from 2028 to 2029.

Zhonggu Logistics stated that the purpose of this investment is to establish a highly economical and competitive container shipping fleet, continuously enhance the company’s competitive edge, and strengthen its profitability and sustainability, in line with its future strategic plan.

According to its official website, Zhonggu Logistics was founded in 2003 and is one of China’s earliest enterprises specializing in domestic trade container shipping.

After two decades of steady growth, it has evolved into a comprehensive modern enterprise group integrating container shipping, warehousing logistics, ship management, port operation, finance and insurance, and internet technology.

It currently operates a fleet of over 100 container ships.