Singapore, Feb 5, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Regular session
- Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding edged up 0.9% to S$3.36 in Singapore trading
- Maersk has begun operating a 9,000-TEU methanol-capable vessel, recently delivered from Yangzijiang’s Jingjiang yard
- All eyes now shift to Yangzijiang’s upcoming earnings report on March 4
Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (SGX: BS6) climbed 0.9% to S$3.36 on Thursday, trading roughly 7.27 million shares. The price fluctuated between S$3.33 and S$3.37, still short of the 52-week peak at S$3.75.
Maersk has received Tangier Maersk from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group’s yard in Jingjiang, China—about three months ahead of schedule. The 9,000-TEU vessel, equipped with a dual-fuel engine capable of running on methanol, marks a notable delivery. “We are pleased to take delivery of Tangier Maersk, marking the first of six vessels in this new series,” said Anda Cristescu, Maersk’s head of chartering and newbuilding. Bunker Index
The key point now: alternative-fuel vessels are shifting from announcements to actual launches. Early handovers reduce the chance of delays and help builders accelerate cash flow when payments hinge on project milestones.
China’s shipbuilding industry remains in command. Official figures quoted by Xinhua show it topped the global market for the 16th straight year in 2025.
Yangzijiang’s delivery to Maersk highlights that a lengthy order cycle is shifting into a phase packed with deliveries. Back in June 2023, Maersk placed an order for six methanol-capable mid-size container vessels with Yangzijiang, according to Reuters.
Traders remain cautious about the shipping environment driving shipbuilding demand. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced plans to restart some Red Sea and Suez Canal transits from mid-February, under naval escort. This move might help ease supply-chain snarls but could also boost effective capacity, potentially weighing on freight rates if it expands further.
Shipbuilding remains a volatile sector. When freight markets weaken, orders can drop off sharply. Even top yards face delays when equipment shortages arise or clients adjust their timelines. Methanol fuel isn’t inexpensive either, and its uptake hinges on both supply and cost considerations.
Yangzijiang is set to report its next earnings on March 4, according to data from Investing.com.
For now, the stock will probably hinge on two factors: fresh orders for alternative-fuel vessels and whether carriers continue investing as trade routes and freight rates find a new equilibrium.
