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Zodiac, Sinokor Approach HD Hyundai Amid HMM Charter Talks

HMM seeks large boxships as part of its 2030 strategy Zodiac, Sinokor eye up to 12 vessels, pending charter deals LNG fuel option undecided — up to $175m per ship expected A new wave of newbuilding inquiries is emerging aroun..

News > Shipping > 2025-06-26 08:18:32

HD Hyundai Targets U.S. and Specialty Ship Markets with Focused Strategy

Refining Order Portfolio Amid Global Uncertainty From MRO to Tankers and Containerships, Group Pushes Balanced Approach CFOs and CMOs from 7 listed subsidiaries meet institutional investors in Yeouido “U.S. market entry requi..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-06-26 08:13:28

WinGD methanol engine passes sea trial

With the eco-friendly ship market rapidly growing, Swiss engine manufacturer WinGD—majority-owned by China’s state-run CSSC—is making solid progress toward commercializing its methanol dual-fuel engine technology. R..

News > Equipment > 2025-06-25 18:01:07

HD KSOE leads containership market with 44 boxships in H1 2025

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) solidified its dominance in the container ship market by securing 44 orders in the first half of 2025, accounting for 81% of the total 54 vessels ordered by Korea’s top th..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-06-25 18:01:01

"U.S. Offshore Wind Expands to 40 States" Korean Shipyards Refocus Bidding Strategy on Three Fronts

With $25 billion (KRW 34 trillion) in cumulative offshore wind investments and over 2,000 contracts across 40 states, the U.S. wind sector is moving into full industrial scale. This means Korean shipbuilders — traditionally foc..

News > Offshore > 2025-06-25 16:34:34

Zhijiang Hongju to build green vessels in earnest

Zhijiang Hongju Green Intelligent Technology in China is reportedly planning to begin construction of intelligent manufacturing facilities for eco-friendly ships within this year. According to industry sources, the company intends to..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-06-25 16:34:22

“HD KSOE Now the ‘Shipbuilding ETF’”

Target Price Raised to KRW 460,000 (Approx. USD 330) Samsung Securities cites soaring subsidiary valuations; HD Hyundai Samho leads industry margins As traditional shipbuilding stocks experience a rapid rally and mounting valuation ..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-06-25 16:12:18

Private Equity Cashes In as Korea’s Shipbuilding Boom Lifts All Boats

-Daehan Shipbuilding, HJ Heavy Industries, Hyundai Himsen: PEFs on Exit Mode as K-Shipbuilding Soars South Korea’s shipbuilding supercycle is not only revitalizing the nation’s major yards—it’s also turning ..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-06-25 16:09:00

Hengli secures government subsidy

Chinese shipbuilder Hengli Shipbuilding has reportedly secured government support worth approximately $17m to improve its financial health. According to industry sources, the shipbuilder’s holding company, Guangdong Songfa Cera..

News > General > 2025-06-25 15:29:16

Smarter, Faster, Cheaper: Korea Unveils Hybrid Welding Tech for LNG Fuel Tanks

KITECH develops AI-integrated HLAW process optimized for cryogenic nickel steel South Korea’s Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has developed an advanced welding process that could transform the way LNG fuel tan..

News > Equipment > 2025-06-25 14:54:32