News / Soaring charter rates means more orders for newbuild box ships

Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard –credit Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard

07/02/2025

Non-operating shipowners and liner operators continue to order newbuildings as charter rates continue heading north.

S&P Global’s database shows Greek shipping magnate George Economou’s TMS Dry has placed firm orders for six 11,400 teu LNG dual-fuelled ships from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard ...

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