Another version of Panamax container ships emerged seven years after the Panama Canal was expanded, according to Alphaliner.
After a string of newbuilding orders for what Alphaliner described as “new compact ships” of 7,000 to 9,000 TEUs, aimed at replacing ageing post-Panamax tonnage, a new class of classic Panamax replacement ships in the 5,000 – 6,000 TEU class has been built.
The first six of these ships have recently been delivered and another 51 units in this size class are currently on...
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