Japan's export orders for new vessels increased in March 2026 compared to February

According to data released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese export orders for new vessels in March this year increased by 458.9 percent in tonnage compared to the previous month, rising to 27 vessels, including 1 container ship, 21 general cargo vessels and 5 tankers, compared with 8 vessels, registered in February, with a total displacement of 1.55 million gross tons.

In the first three months of this year, Japanese shipbuilders received new export orders for 44 vessels with a total displacement of 2.27 million gross tons, which is 5.2 percent more than last year.

On the other hand, Japan exported 24 vessels with a total displacement of 1.18 million gross tons in March, compared with 14 vessels with a total displacement of 640,678 gross tons registered in February.

Meanwhile, in the period from January to March of this year, Japan exported 60 vessels with a total displacement of 2.74 million gross tons, an increase of 8.6 percent year-on-year.