Ningbo Ocean eyes two car carriers in $480m leasing plan

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Published: 11 Oct 2026 · 19:40 UTC
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China’s Ningbo Ocean Shipping is looking to add two 7,000 ceu LNG dual-fuel car carriers under a long-term leasing programme, with potential rental payments of up to $480m. The Shanghai-listed carrier disclosed the plan in a stock exchange filing, saying it or one of its subsidiaries intends to lease the vessels from a financial leasing …

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Usable capacity and deployment determine the maritime effect. A trading carrier, a conversion candidate and a floating gas facility serve different roles. Delivery or return-to-service dates establish when a transaction or project can affect cargo movement.

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Trading employment, conversion purpose and entry-into-service date of the named asset.

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