News / Hapag-Lloyd beefs up its ULCV fleet with six more LNG ships

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Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed an order for an additional six LNG-powered 23,500 teu ships for delivery during 2024, declaring an option on its order for six ULCVs in December.

The order for the South Korean shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) will be financed via a “syndicated green loan” for the amount of $852m with a 12-year maturity from the date of delivery.

DSME’s filing on the Korea Stock Exchange states that the full price to be paid by the carrier ...