News / A record year for box ship orders, as greener-shipping rules loom

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08/11/2024

More new containerships have been commissioned from shipyards this week, with orders this year set to be a record number.

Figures from VesselsValue show that 254 box ships have been ordered this year.

Stringent environmental regulations are prompting fleet renewals, while ...

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