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, ...
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By Alex Lennane
It’s big news if it happens. China is considering restricting foreign companies from shipping Chinese goods, in a temporary move to boost the domestic shipping sector. Local owners could also get tax benefits, but at the same time be forced to order only from Chinese yards, as Chinese officials scheme up new ways to support its struggling shipping sector.
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