15-06-2011, 05:30 PM
(15-06-2011, 05:27 PM)Nick Wrote: NOL signs letters of intent to build 12 new ships
Ten 14,000-TEU vessels will be its largest and most efficient
http://info.sgx.com/webcoranncatth.nsf/V...F0031A9A9/$file/Press_Release-NOL_signs_LOI_to_build_12newships_15June2011.pdf?openelement [SGX Announcement]
Plenty of container liners are ordering mega ships from shipyards with deliveries in 2013 - 2015. The over-capacity of the shipping sector impacted the container industry least as compared to the dry bulk and product tanker sector. The latter two ordered a huge number of capesize and VLOCs to be delivered in 2011 - 2013 during the boom years. This has depressed freight rates despite growing demands. I hope shipping liners know what they are doing...
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If there is no demand, the CEO can pass it to RSN to convert it to landing ships or aircraft carrier.