DS NORDEN has celebrated the naming ceremony of the NORD SHANGHAI at the Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering yard in China, alongside valued Japanese partners. The milestone highlights a long-standing, collaborative relationship as one of the yard’s earliest international clients. The vessel’s arrival further strengthens NORDEN’s versatile global fleet and ongoing commitment to operational excellence.
Hellerup, Denmark | August 11, 2026 – DS NORDEN has marked a significant milestone in its ongoing fleet expansion and long-standing international partnerships with the official naming ceremony of the NORD SHANGHAI at the Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering (JNS) yard in China.
The festive gathering brought together executives from DS NORDEN alongside key Japanese partners to celebrate not just the arrival of a new tonnage addition, but a deep-rooted industrial relationship.
Deepening a Collaborative Shipyard Partnership
The christening of the NORD SHANGHAI highlights a multi-year alliance between NORDEN and JNS. As one of the earliest international shipping companies to place newbuilding orders with Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering, NORDEN has worked hand-in-hand with the Chinese shipbuilder to optimize vessel designs, construction quality, and operational reliability.
The successful delivery and naming underscore NORDEN’s strategy of fostering close, collaborative ties across the maritime supply chain, ensuring that new additions to its versatile fleet meet high standards of safety, fuel efficiency, and commercial flexibility.
Strengthening NORDEN’s Global Footprint
As part of NORDEN’s active fleet management and modernization initiatives, the NORD SHANGHAI joins a globally deployed network designed to navigate complex dry bulk and product tanker trades. By combining strategic shipyard partnerships with modern, eco-efficient vessel designs, NORDEN continues to reinforce its operational resilience and commitment to sustainable maritime transport.
Vessel Particulars
| Field | Detail |
| IMO Number | 1129035 |
| Vessel Name | NORD SHANGHAI |
| Ship Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Flag | Marshall Islands |
| Year of Build | 2026 |
| Length Overall | 179.00 m |
| Beam | 30.00 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 25,177 |
| Deadweight | 40,552 t |
About DS NORDEN
DS NORDEN is a leading global shipping company operating in both dry bulk and product tanker markets. Headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, NORDEN provides reliable, flexible, and efficient freight solutions to customers worldwide through a comprehensive network of global offices and a modern, versatile fleet.
Source: DS NORDEN