Singapore’sPacific International Lines (PIL) has ordered five 13，000 teu ships in China. The LNG dual-fuel ships will start delivering from Hudong-Zhonghua from the end of 2026.

“These latest orders are part of PIL’s fleet renewal strategy for larger and more eco-friendly vessel types，” said Lars Kastrup， the CEO of PIL.

PIL has another eight ships on order in China – four 14，000 teu ships and four 8，200 teu ones as it steadily regrows its fleet following a sizeable restructuring earlier in the decade.