Hengli Heavy Industries formally signed a contract with the renowned Eastern Pacific Shipping – EPS, the Singaporean shipowner, to construct 12 vessels of three different kinds.
This order includes 6 Very Large Crude Carriers – VLCCs, 2 LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers as well as 4 medium-sized container ships having a capacity of 6,000 TEUs. The signing of this batch order not just reflects the high recognition by EPS of Hengli Heavy Industries, but it also signifies the continuous breakthroughs and formidable strength of he company when it comes to the high-end shipbuilding sector.
Being a globally renowned shipowner, the decision of EPS to go ahead and sign a bulk order with Hengli Heavy Industries completely demonstrates the high recognition of the technical capabilities of Hengli Heavy Industries and its product quality as well as delivery capacity in the shipbuilding sector. EPS indeed regards Hengli Heavy Industries as a major strategic partner, and the signing of this bulk order goes on to mark the establishment of a long-term as well as balanced cooperative relationship between both parties.
Apparently, the bulk order agreement of Hengli Heavy Industries with EPS marks a major milestone among the numerous contracts that were secured for 2025. Since September 2025, the company has gone ahead and secured consistent new orders when it comes to the newbuilding market, encompassing numerous vessel types that include the likes of container ships, bulk carriers as well as oil tankers.
As of November 2025, the order volume of Hengli Heavy Industries is approaching almost 100 vessels by 2025, with the backlog extending all through 2029. The robust order reserves of the company as well as its production capacity edge have secured a major position in the international shipbuilding space.
Hengli Heavy Industries, as a leading shipbuilder in China, and with this contract to construct 12 vessels with Eastern Pacific Shipping, continues to attain breakthroughs when it comes to high-end shipbuilding. Making utmost use of advanced technological innovation and strong shipbuilding capacity, as well as prominent delivery cycle advantages, the company has gone on to earn the trust of many globally renowned shipping companies. It has consistently rolled out positive news within the global shipbuilding market, getting awarded with multiple new ship orders frequently and becoming the most favored Chinese shipbuilder as far as the international shipowners are concerned.
This partnership along with EPS Shipowner goes on to represent a major collaboration when it comes to shipbuilding, therefore creating beneficial development opportunities for both parties while at the same time also advancing the sustainable growth curve when it comes to the global shipping industry.
