News / Evergreen looks closer to home to replace ageing feeders

Taiwanese mainline operator Evergreen is reportedly negotiating with compatriot shipbuilder CSBC Corp for an order for methanol-propelled feeder vessels.

Evergreen is said to be looking to refresh its ageing feeder fleet; according to S&P Global’s database, the company has 21 ships of less than 3,000 teu which are over 20 years old.

Evergreen has tended to commission vessels in the 1,800-2,900 teu range, which are usually assigned to its intra-Asia and regional routes.

Currently, the carrier has two 1,800 teu and 11 2,300 ...