Box ship building in China hits new heights with 68.5% of global orders
China has become the undisputed front-runner in containership building, with an orderbook, extending to 2030, ...
China’s exports have suffered in the past year, with growth slowing as Europe’s economies shrink. But, says Maersk, this is only to be expected as China moves its manufacturing up the value chain, and neighbouring Asian countries take up the mantle of providing cheap goods. ...
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