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Briese Schiffahrts returns to Huangpu Wenchong for boxship pair

Briese Schiffahrts has placed an order at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for the construction of two 1,900 teu containerships.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 7, 2021

1 Min Read

Image: Huangpu Wenchong

It is the second deal the two parties have inked this year.

Independently developed by Huangpu Wenchong, the vessels will be in 172 metres length and 27.5 metres width, is one of the major feeder ship products constructed by the shipyard.

The contract for two more containerships could further boost the fleet size of Briese Schiffahrts and expand cooperation between the two parties, commented Huangpu Wenchong.

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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