On March 7, 2025, Rongtua Shipping Group held a grand signing ceremony with China Merchants Jinling Dingheng Shipyard (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd. in Changsha, marking the initial order of two 25,900 DWT stainless steel chemical tankers. Senior executives from China Merchants Industry Group, China Merchants Dingheng, Rongtua Shipping Group, and relevant government departments attended the ceremony. This landmark agreement signifies the Group's official entry into strategic deployment within the global oil and chemical shipping market, inaugurating a new chapter of diversified transportation services with an international perspective.
The 25,900 DWT chemical tankers contracted under this agreement are liquid chemical tankers compliant with TIER III emission standards. Featuring 22 duplex stainless steel cargo tanks and slop tanks, these flagship vessels represent a star product in the oil-chemical market. Capable of transporting over 90% of global chemical and oil cargoes, their tonnage configuration optimally serves both deep-sea shipping requirements and diverse trade routes, demonstrating outstanding market adaptability. The design achieves remarkable fuel efficiency metrics, ensuring exceptional operational prospects.Engineered with high corrosion resistance, enhanced safety features, and intelligent management systems, these vessels fully comply with the latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) environmental regulations. Their advanced specifications align with the global shipping industry's green transition trends, providing tangible technical support for the Group's implementation of "dual-carbon" goals while setting new benchmarks for sustainable maritime transportation solutions.
China Merchants Jinling Dingheng Shipyard (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd., a key marine engineering enterprise under China Merchants Group, maintains distinctive advantages in R&D and construction of chemical tankers and gas carriers. The company has consistently ranked among global leaders in cumulative delivery volumes within the liquid cargo vessel segment for multiple consecutive years. In recent years, through strategic partnerships with top-tier domestic suppliers, the shipyard has successfully achieved domestic substitution of critical materials, driving technological innovation and enhancing its competitiveness in international markets. Adhering to a technology-driven development philosophy, China Merchants Dingheng continuously optimizes product portfolios while establishing green shipyards, eco-friendly vessels, and sustainable supply chains, earning recognition as a national green supply chain management enterprise.
Yan Kaifei, Chairman of Rongtua Shipping Group, stated, "This collaboration marks a strategic milestone in expanding our energy-chemical industry chain and refining global logistics networks. With sustained growth in the global chemical shipping market and rising demand for advanced vessels, we selected China Merchants Dingheng Shipyard based on its proven expertise in specialized vessel construction and technical excellence. Through synergistic integration of complementary strengths and resource sharing, we are committed to achieving mutual benefit. We are confident these 25,900 DWT stainless steel chemical tankers will be delivered on schedule with premium quality, injecting renewed vitality into both parties' business expansion and industry advancement."
"This entry into oil-chemical transportation represents a crucial implementation of China's Maritime Power Strategy. Moving forward, we will intensify investments in technological innovation to drive high-quality development through intelligent, eco-friendly, and diversified product strategies. Leveraging our multi-dimensional fleet capabilities and premium service advantages, Rongtua Shipping Group remains dedicated to delivering secure, reliable, efficient, and cost-optimized global supply chain logistics solutions for clients worldwide."
