China Merchants Energy Shipping establishes a **London-based marketing hub** to strengthen customer engagement in Europe. The move expands its overseas presence, aiming to better serve regional clients and deepen market integration. The company’s existing global footprint will now include localized operations in the UK.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co. Ltd. is building new shuttle tankers. The company’s official announcement details the project, referencing a full disclosure document dated August 7, 2026. The initiative appears focused on expanding its fleet capacity for energy transport operations.
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) secures orders for **27 new vessels in 2026**, prioritizing tankers while expanding into containerships and large ore carriers. The company manages over **360 vessels** with a combined capacity exceeding **50 million deadweight tons (dwt)**. An additional **11 projects** remain under consideration for future expansion.
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) orders ten new very large crude carriers (VLCCs) via its subsidiary Haihong Shipping Hong Kong. The agreement marks a significant expansion of the company’s tanker fleet. The VLCCs will support global crude oil transportation operations.
Apr 2026Baird Maritime / Work Boat WorldNews article