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Yang Ming names 2,800TEU newbuilding

“Yang Ming Marine held a naming ceremony for its 2,800TEU class container vessel, YM Credibility, at CSBC’s Kaohsiung shipyard on 15 January.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming Marine Transport shares gain 33.91% as net profit rises 739.48%

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp shares rose 33.91 percent last week, ending at their highest level in nine years on Friday, buoyed by better-than-expected profit last month.” See the original story at Taipei Times. Source: Taipei Times (JK)

Yang Ming looks to turn recent volume, revenue gains into profits

**“Troubled container carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport is hoping a recapitalization plan, along wi...

Yang Ming Lifts Options for 11,000 TEU Quartet, Eyes Four More Boxships

” Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transportation has exercised an option for the long-te...

Yang Ming lets out ship to Maersk for a year

“Τaiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport has agreed to charter one of its container ships to Maersk Line for a year at nearly US$63 million.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming leases 6,000 reefer boxes

"Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp has leased 6,000 units of 40-ft high-cube PrimeLINE® reefers, of wh...

Yang Ming Launches Two Ultra Large Container Vessels

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Two new 14,000 TEU full-container vessels built...

Yang Ming launches new venture in Port Klang

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has cooperated with Taiwan Foundation International Pt...

Yang Ming Launches New Container Vessel, ‘YM Wellbeing’

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

YM Wellbeing, a new 14,000 TEU full-container v...

Yang Ming Launches Final Megaships in New-Build Series

“Shipping company Yang Ming has announced the launch of two new ultra-large container vessels (UCLVs...

Yang Ming launches extra loaders on transpacific and Asia-Europe trades

“Yang Ming today launches extra loader services on the transpacific and Asia-Europe tradelanes, to meet shippers’ needs amid tight capacity.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Yang Ming keen to expand its fleet, but remains cautious on newbuilds

“Yang Ming chairman Cheng Cheng-mount said that the company would “definitely order” newbuildings to maintain its position in THE Alliance, but pricing had to be considered.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Yang Ming joins The Silk Alliance

“Yang Ming has joined The Silk Alliance aiming to navigate the challenge of net-zero carbon emissions in the shipping industry.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming joins the container ordering splurge

"Yang Ming has signed contracts for five 15,000 teu LNG dual-fuel ships at Hyundai Heavy Industries...

Yang Ming invites bids for 5 LNG-powered boxships

"Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has opened an international tende...

Yang Ming institutes recapitalization plan

**“Ocean carrier Yang Ming said it anticipates the Taiwanese government’s share in the carrier will...

Yang Ming installing Sperry Marine’s VisionMaster Net on 10 feederships

“Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has opted for Sperry Marine’s VisionMaster Net for digital navig...

Yang Ming Honored for Providing Excellent Service

The following release was published by Yang Ming:

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming), w...

Yang Ming Halts Share Trading

**Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has voluntarily susp...

Yang Ming Forms Subsidiary in Indonesia

“Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has decided to establish a new subsidiary in Indonesia.” To learn more, see the original story at World Maritime News. Source: World Maritime News (JK)

Yang Ming Forms Overseas JV with Compatriots

Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with compatriot...

Yang Ming fleet gets smart ship status

“Yang Ming’s ten 2,800 TEU class container vessels, currently being constructed by CSBC Corporation,...

Yang Ming finally places order for five 15,000 teu newbuildings

“Yang Ming is to finally make a long-awaited order for neo-panamax newbuildings, more than a year after its peers began fleet expansion amid rocketing freight rates.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Yang Ming Eyes USD 87 Mn from 2nd Private Placement

“Taiwan’s shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transportation Corp is gearing up to launch a second pri...

Yang Ming eyeing ULCV league with newbuildings

“Yang Ming is reportedly planning to join the current newbuilding “arms race”, as it seems to be inv...

Yang Ming extends charters on five Seaspan containerships

"Yang Ming Marine Transport has extended the charters of five neo-panamax containerships from Seaspa...

Yang Ming expands its European presence

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has set up a new subsidiary with NAXCO Group in France, named Yang Ming (France) S.A.S, which was launched on 1 January this year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming executives hoping for retail restocking to boost long-haul demand

"Senior executives at Yang Ming Marine Transport held a media briefing to say that while the upcomin...

Yang Ming establishes subsidiary in the Philippines

**“The new subsidiary will provide increased voyage frequencies and slots to Yang Ming’s service net...

Yang Ming enhances Transpacific network with 11,000TEU newbuilding

“Yang Ming will add another 11,000TEU container vessel, named “YM Topmost”, which chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming enhances its intra-Asia network with new 2,800TEU vessel

“Yang Ming has announced it will deploy its new container ship, YM Constancy, on its intra-Asia service JTS from 1 April.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming enhances its fleet with another 11,000 TEU container ship

“The Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has received another 11,000 TEU container vessel, namely YM Tranquility.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming enhances intra-Asia service with newbuilding deployment

“Yang Ming will improve its Japan – Taiwan – South China (JTS) service with the addition of calls at Port Kelang, Singapore and Manila South Port, effective from 21 October.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming ends charter and buys three box ships at a discount

"Yang Ming has terminated charters for three 14,000 teu ships, opting to buy them halfway into the e...

Yang Ming diverts Asia-USEC service from congested Panama Canal

"Yang Ming has joined its liner peers in diverting ships from the congested Panama Canal to the Cape...

Yang Ming dismisses merger speculation

**[![[Yang Ming vessel]](https://app.eesea.com/news/wp-content/uploads/Yang-Ming-65t4dl3wo7d45jtah2c...

Yang Ming denies conflict caused two directors’ departure

"ang Ming Marine Transport has issued a statement to refute media speculation that the departure of...

Yang Ming Customer Advisory-Resumption of Stock Trading

The following customer advisory was posted by Yang Ming:
Dear Valued Customers:
On May 4, 20...

Yang Ming continues hunt for new president

Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport, continues its hunt for a new president after the...

Yang Ming Confirms Fleet Replacement Plans

“Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) is considering availa...

Yang Ming completes purchase of 10 Feedermax vessels

“Yang Ming has completed the addition of ten 2,800TEU full vessels in its fleet, with the last container ship delivered being the ‘YM Cooperation’.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming christens two new container ships

“Yang Ming Marine Transport held the naming ceremony for two of its 2,800 TEU class full container v...

Yang Ming charters two new 14,000-TEU ships

**“The troubled Taiwanese ocean carrier will charter the YM Wind and YM Wreath from Seaspan and GCI...

Yang Ming Charters 10 New Ships

On July 4th, 2018, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) entered into charter agreements with...

Yang Ming chairman: Market correction is “temporary”

"Yang Ming Marine Transport chairman Cheng Cheng-mount has asserted that the ongoing correction in c...

Yang Ming chairman Bronson Hsieh makes way for Cheng Cheng-Mount

“Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming has appointed Cheng Cheng-Mount to succeed (Bronson) Hsieh Chih-Chien (pictured above) as its chairman and chief executive, from tomorrow.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Yang Ming breaks annual profit record in 2021

“Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced strong financial results for 2021, following the record figures of the liner industry.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Yang Ming box ship released by Australia after ‘unnecessary’ arrest

“Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming has said normal cargo operations had resumed on the YM Eternity, which had been arrested in Sydney on Sunday.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Yang Ming box business sails into black, but ailing bulk unit sinks group profits

“Yang Ming’s box business swung into the black in the second quarter, contributing a profit of $18.6m despite a 15% reduction in container liftings.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Yang Ming boss claims Taiwanese carriers could earn more than banks in 2021

“Yang Ming chairman Cheng Cheng-mount said at a media briefing that with the liner industry heading...