Samsung Heavy Industries said on the 11th it won an order worth 468.6 billion won for two container ships from a shipping company in Africa. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered in sequence by May 2028.
With this contract, Samsung Heavy Industries' cumulative orders this year total seven ships worth $1.2 billion, achieving 9% of its annual order target of $13.9 billion.
By ship type, the tally includes two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, two ethane carriers, two container ships, and one crude oil carrier.
A Samsung Heavy Industries official said, "For container ships, replacement demand is expected to continue, centered on 8,000–13,000 TEU vessels, where older ships account for a large share," adding, "We will focus on revenue-centered orders based on our eco-friendly technology competitiveness."