China and South Korea capture global shipbuilding orders in July 2026

17.08.2026

Chinese shipyards received 81 per cent of global new shipbuilding orders by compensated gross tonnage in July, while South Korea accounted for 16 per cent, Clarksons Research data shows.

Chinese yards signed contracts for 2.90 million CGT, representing 111 vessels. South Korean shipbuilders secured orders for 570 thousand CGT, comprising 21...