MSC identified as charterer of high-priced ultra-large vessels

MSC has been linked to the recent high-priced orders for four 23,000 TEU LNG-fuelled ships placed by Japanese tonnage providers at Imabari Shipbuilding. Two of these were placed by Doun Kisen, while the other two were ordered by Shoei Kisen Kaisha and Nissen Kaiun, all for delivery in late 2024 to mid-2025.

It is the first time that a Japanese shipyard is building a large LNG-fuelled container ship, as Japanese owners and shipyards have maintained a very conservative stance on gas propulsion and...

https://container-news.com/msc-identified-as-charterer-of-high-priced-ultra-large-vessels/

Pacific Basin in three-way zero-emission vessel initiative

One of the world’s largest bulker operators, Hong Kong headquartered Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. It will see the three cooperate on the investigation and development of zero-emission vessels and investment in related bunkering infrastructure.

Pacific Basin, which serves over 550 customers. operates around 250 Handysize and Supramax vessels, says that to reach IMO GHG reduction targets and the...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/shipping/pacific-basin-in-three-way-zero-emission-vessel-initiative/

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.
On 14 January, the Taiwanese liner operator’s directors approved orders for five 15,000 teu ships, along with 20,000 new 40ft containers, to fulfil the company’s Asia-Europe and transpacific services, as well as for fleet renewal in the long term.
Yang Ming has been conservative in its …

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