MSC Seals A $15M Second-hand Containership Deal

Swiss-headquartered containerline Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) continues to hoover up second-hand boxships at pace with the latest deal, reports Splash247.

$15m Lomar deal

MSC has acquired the 2005-built 4,934 teu Texas Trader from Lomar Shipping in the last few days, paying around $15m according to brokers.

The price is significantly higher than the $10.36m valuation placed on the ship by VesselsValue, and additionally the vessel is due for a special survey at the end of this month.

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https://mfame.guru/msc-seals-a-15m-second-hand-containership-deal/

Vessel replacement on A3-Northern Express

The Mongoose Hunter V001N will phase out of service in Qingdao on 11th May and will be replaced by the Texas Trader.

All cargo loaded on the Mongoose Hunter V001N for destinations beyond Qingdao will now connect to the Texas Trader V100S for onward journey while all bookings for the Mongoose Hunter V002N will now proceed on the Texas Trader V100S.

Vessel particulars are as follows:

Vessel Name: Texas Trader
Vessel IMO:9295165
Flag:Malta
Year Built:2005

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https://container-news.com/vessel-replacement-a3-northern-express/

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