GERMANY's Hapag-Lloyd has ordered five 10,500-TEU ships from the South Korea's Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, the company announced.
The ships, to be built at the yard in Samho, will be deployed on South American routes and expected to fit in with next year's opening of the expanded Panama Canal.
"Hapag-Lloyd will therefore have the optimal fleet for this trade. The expansion of the Panama Canal is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in the world, and will allow the passage of large vessels of up to 14,000 TEU from what is known as the post-Panamax class," said the Hapag-Lloyd press release.
The newbuildings will have 2,100 reefers plugs and designed to move fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and pharmaceuticals.
"In addition, they are equipped with a highly efficient main engine, an optimised hull shape and an innovative lashing and loading system for greater loading flexibility," said the company.
The ships are scheduled for delivery between October 2016 and May 2017.
"This order underlines Hapag-Lloyd's leading role in the Latin American trade. Following our merger with CSAV, we are one of the market leaders in this attractive trade and offer our customers a variety of excellent connections to and from South America," said Hapag COO Anthony Firmin.
WORLD SHIPPING
21 April 2015 - 19:04
Hapag orders 5 Hyundai 10,500-TEU reefer ships to ply Panama region
GERMANY's Hapag-Lloyd has ordered five 10,500-TEU ships from the South Korea's Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, the company announced.
WORLD SHIPPING
21 April 2015 - 19:04
Hapag orders 5 Hyundai 10,500-TEU reefer ships to ply Panama region
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