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GSI bags MSC boxship pair from China Merchants Financial Leasing

Guangzhou Shipyard International has inked a contract for two 16,000 teu boxships with China Merchants Financial Leasing, the first time it has ordered from the yard.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

July 27, 2021

1 Min Read

Photo: MSC

The 366 metres long, 16,000 teu capacity boxships will be LNG-dual fuelled and scrubber equipped.

The newly signed order makes GSI’s 16,000teu boxship’s order on hand to be eight.

Upon delivery, the vessels are expected to service for container line MSC.

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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