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Cosco Guangdong bags order for boxship trio

Cosco Guangdong Shipyard has bagged an order for three containerships for a European owner.

Marcus Hand, Editor

March 2, 2017

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Singapore-listed Cosco Corp which owns 51% of Cosco Shipyard Group said that the Guangdong yard had inked a contract with an undisclosed European owner for three 1,750 teu boxship newbuilds. The vessels are due to be delivered in Q4 2019 and Q1 and Q2 of 2020.

No financial details of the contract were revealed.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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