News / Wan Hai eyes demand potential on its core trades and orders more ships

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Wan Hai Lines has commissioned up to 20 new containerships, as liner operators and tonnage providers see demand rising again on on Far East-Middle East/India trades.

The Taiwanese carrier yesterday announced it had ordered a dozen 8,000 teu ships from compatriot ship builder CSBC Corp, with options for another four, and four 8,700 teu vessels from South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho.

To be delivered between 2026 and 2027, the methanol dual-fuelled ships will cost Wan Hai ...