Feeder ship frenzy putting even more pressure on supply chains
Global feeder operators are having their heads turned by huge offers for their owned tonnage ...
BG Freight Line, a fully owned subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, is to receive new tailor-made shortsea container feeder vessels optimised for the company’s Irish Sea Hub services.
The new class of ‘green’ vessels has been developed by BG Freight Line operation with ARKON Shipping as project initiator/commercial manager, technical managers Jüngerhans Maritime Services, and designers CIMC ORIC.
BG Freight Line will take delivery of four sister vessels under long-term charter after delivery from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, with them expected to enter service during 2018.
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