BERLIN : Global shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has ordered 24 new container ships from two Chinese shipyards with a combined investment volume of about $4 billion, it said on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: Hapag-Lloyd sign on a container ship is pictured at the Valparaiso port, Chile, January 11, 2024. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
According to Hapag-Lloyd, the ships, which will be delivered between 2027 and 2029, will feature liquefied gas dual-fuel engines, which are very fuel-efficient, and be ammonia-ready. "Operating a fleet of more efficient vessels will also enhance our competitive position, and thanks to the increase in capacity, we will continue to offer our customers a global, high-quality product," added the CEO in a statement.
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