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CULines orders two containerships from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

Rapidly expanding China United Lines (CULines) has signed shipbuilding contract with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of two 2,400 teu containerships.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

June 15, 2021

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The new boxship pair will be pre-installed digitized and intelligent ship management system for remote monitoring and management of vessel.

The 2,400 teu containerships are due for delivery in 2023 and will be deployed on intra-Asia services.

It is the second containership newbuilding orders placed by CULines this year following four 1,900teu boxships it contracted with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong shipyard.

This year has also seen CULines taking the plunge on the mainline Asia – Europe trade, marking its move into the longhaul trades.

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Katherine Si

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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