News / 'We need more box ships' – PIL joins industry-wide chase for tonnage

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29/04/2022

Revived Singapore-based liner operator Pacific International Lines (PIL) has joined the industry-wide chase for tonnage.

Sources at Chinese shipyards Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding told The Loadstar PIL had enquired about building at least six 8,000 teu containerships, probably for delivery in 2024 to early 2025.

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