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RCL building four container ships at Huangpu Wenchong

Feeder operator Regional Container Lines has ordered four 4,000 teu boxships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding at a total cost of $56.6 million.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

January 16, 2024

1 Min Read

Photo: RCL

The first ship is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2027.

The new container ships will use conventional fuels and reduce fuel consumption by 30-40% compared to other vessels and include shore power access. The newbuilds can be modified in the future to use alternative fuels and green energy.

Presently, Thai-listed RCL owns and operates 49 container vessels covering 69 destinations in Asia, India, India subcontinent and the Middle East.

About the Author

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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