Container ship orders continue as owners expand feeder fleets

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Several shipowners continue to invest in expanding feeder container fleets by placing new orders or converting options into firm contracts for sub-2,000 TEU container vessels. Greek shipowner Goldenport ordered three 1,800 TEU ships from Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard in China, demonstrating sustained demand in this niche maritime segment.

According to Dynaliners, several shipowners have placed new feeder vessel orders or converted existing options into firm contracts, highlighting continued investment in the sub-2,000 TEU container ship segment despite growing global orderbooks. Greek shipowner Goldenport has ordered three 1,800 TEU container vessels at Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard, part of China Merchants Group. The ships are scheduled […] The post Container ship orders continue as owners expand feeder fleets appeared first on Container News.