KMTC places first overseas newbuilding order

Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC) has signed a contract for six 3,100 TEU container ships at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in China, according to DynaLiners.

The agreement represents the South Korean carrier’s first containership newbuilding order placed outside its home country.

The six vessels will add a combined nominal capacity of 18,600 TEU to KMTC’s fleet when delivered.

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