Chuandong Shipyard

  • Shipyards

Chuandong Shipyard Company is a prominent shipbuilding and ship repair enterprise located in Chongqing, China. Established in 1965, this state-owned company operates under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) umbrella, which is one of the two largest shipbuilding conglomerates in China. The strategic location of Chuandong Shipyard along the Yangtze River facilitates easy access to both domestic and international maritime routes.


The shipyard is well-equipped with modern facilities that include dry docks, slipways, and various cutting-edge machinery essential for shipbuilding and repair operations. Chuandong Shipyard specializes in constructing a diverse range of vessels such as bulk carriers, oil tankers, container ships, and marine engineering ships. Additionally, they have expertise in building smaller crafts and specialized vessels designed to meet specific operational requirements.


Chuandong Shipyard is also known for its ship repair services, offering maintenance and retrofitting for a wide variety of vessels. Their comprehensive repair capabilities attract numerous clients, both domestic and international, who rely on their reliability and efficiency.


Over the years, Chuandong Shipyard has earned a reputation for quality and adherence to international standards, often collaborating with foreign companies to improve their technological edge and expand their market reach. The company has made significant strides in enhancing its design capabilities, production efficiency, and overall competitiveness on the global stage.


In summary, Chuandong Shipyard Company is a key player in China's maritime industry, known for its robust shipbuilding and repair capabilities, strategic location, and commitment to quality and innovation.


Ships

STOLT GREENSHANK

Tanker for Chemicals | Flag: United Kingdom | Port: CARDIFF

Maritime News

Shipbuilding - JV Company Orders Containership Pair

Shipbuilding - JV Company Orders Containership Pair

2 days ago
ElbFeeder, a joint venture of the Icelandic transportation company Eimskip and German listed ship-owner Ernst Russ, signed contracts for a pair of 2,280-TEU container vessels with the shipyard China Merchants Jin Ling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co. Ltd. The newbuildings will be an addition to the ElbFeeder joint venture and expand it to a total of nine vessels. Options for two additional vessels were negotiated.The newbuildings will be employed in the Eimskip Blue Line between Reykjavik and Rotterdam for an initial 10-year period through a time-charter agreement signed in combination with the newbuilding contract.
Trump Administration Drops Gauntlet on UN Fuel Rules, Threatens Tariffs

Trump Administration Drops Gauntlet on UN Fuel Rules, Threatens Tariffs

2 days ago
The United States has told countries to reject a United Nations' marine fuel emissions-cutting deal or face tariffs, visa restrictions and port levies, U.S. and European officials and sources told Reuters.The Trump administration is looking to boost U.S. economic might, including by taking a bigger role in global shipping, and has used tariffs as a weapon to extract better terms from Washington’s trade partners.In April, countries struck a draft agreement through the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO) that would impose a fee on ships that breach global carbon emissions standards.
Second-hand Containership Prices Soar in the Face of Soft Shipping Rates

Second-hand Containership Prices Soar in the Face of Soft Shipping Rates

2 days ago
Despite significantly weaker freight rates, the average price for five-year-old container ships has increased 17% year-on-year and 6% since the beginning of 2025,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.The average per TEU price of a basket of seven five-year-old container ships was $9,761/TEU in late August 2024. Since then, the price has risen to $10,758/TEU at the beginning of 2025 and to $11,413/TEU in late August.Feeder ships smaller than 3,000 TEU have seen the highest price increase at an average of 26% year-on-year.
“2 Days, 50 Ports”: New Wave Media Acquires Port of the Future Conference & Exhibition

“2 Days, 50 Ports”: New Wave Media Acquires Port of the Future Conference & Exhibition

3 days ago
New Wave Media, a leading B2B media company serving the global maritime, offshore energy, subsea and logistics sectors, acquired the Port of the Future Conference & Exhibition, a premier international symposium known for its focus on advancing port infrastructure, technology, and policy.Under the continued leadership of its founder, Kevin Clement, the event will retain its iconic tagline — “2 Days, 50 Ports” — and continue to convene top-tier port and terminal executives from around the world.The 2026 Port of the Future Conference is scheduled to be held March 23-25, 2026, at the Hilton University of Houston.
HD Hyundai Philippines Cuts Steel on First Vessel

HD Hyundai Philippines Cuts Steel on First Vessel

4 days ago
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has conducted a steel cutting ceremony for a 115,000-ton product tanker at the HD Hyundai Philippines Shipyard in Subic Bay, Philippines.The vessel is the first ship built by HD Hyundai Philippines and is the first in a series of four vessels ordered from an Asian shipping company in December last year.Last May, HD KSOE signed a lease agreement with Cerberus Capital for a portion of the Philippine shipyard site, marking the launch of this second HD KSOE overseas shipyard.