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MSC is reportedly finalising an order for 11 22,000 teu ships, joining CMA CGM in reactivating the orderbook for ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs), according to Alphaliner.

They represent the first orders for large containerships since the third quarter of 2015.

According to Alphaliner data, there are 59 ULCVs already in service between Asia and North Europe; by 2019, that number will have increased to 105 ships of 14,000-22,000 teu – excluding nine CMA CGM ships at letter of intent stage and the 11 MSC ships yet to ...

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