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Evergreen orders 24 containerships at Huangpu Wenchong

Evergreen Marine Asia, a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine, is planning to build 24 boxships at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 9, 2021

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The 24 containership newbuildings include two 1,800 teu boxships, eleven 2,300 teu boxships and eleven 3,000 teu boxships. Total contract value will be around $1.1bn. 

Meeting the latest requirements of environment protection and carbon emissions, the vessels are expected to be deployed on coastal services upon delivery.

Currently, Evergreen Marine operates a fleet of 201 vessels, including 115 owned containerships. 

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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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