Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding is a wholly owned subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, the largest shipbuilding group in China and the second largest shipbuilding conglomerate in the world. Headquartered in Shanghai, Hudong-Zhonghua produces ships for civilian and military use, and is China's only manufacturer of LNG carriers.[1]
State-owned enterprise | |
Industry | Shipbuilding, Defence |
Founded | 2001 |
Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
Parent | China State Shipbuilding Corporation |
Website | hz-shipgroup.cssc.net.cn |
Hudong–Zhonghua is reputed to be the cradles to frigates and landing craft for the Chinese Navy.
General
Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding was formed through the merger of Hudong Shipbuilding (founded in 1928 as Molleis Shipbuilding and Engineering Works) and Zhonghua Shipyard (1926) in 2001 and is now the largest shipbuilding company in China.[2]
In Europe
Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group, the largest Chinese shipbuilder has set up a joint-venture with the Czech company České loděnice (Czech Shipyard) in Děčín with investment of more than one billion CZK and the creation of 500 jobs in the first stage.[3]
See also
- List of shipbuilders and shipyards
- G4-class freighter, built by Hudong–Zhonghua
References
External links
- Official web site (in English)
- China State Shipbuilding Corporation web site (in English)