News / CLdN orders 10 new ships to boost European shortsea box fleet

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Luxembourg-based ro-ro operator CLdN is diversifying into a niche container segment with an order for ten 1,100 teu lo-lo newbuilds at HD Hyundai Mipo dockyard.

A CLdN spokesperson told The Loadstar that the vessels are distinguished from normal container feeders by being more flexible – able to accept 45ft containers as well as trailers and the having the ability to be unloaded without STS cranes.

Set to begin delivering from 2027, the vessels are expected to free-up additional capacity in CLdN’s ro-ro ...