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PIL confirms new order for LNG-powered containerships

By LNG Prime Staff
PIL confirms new order for LNG-powered containerships
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Singapore’s Pacific International Lines has ordered LNG dual-fuel containerships from China’s Hudong-Zhonghua. PIL said on Tuesday it is accelerating the renewal of its fleet with the latest order for five 9,000 teu LNG dual-fuel container ships. It brings the company’s newbuild vessels ordered since 2022 to 18. Hudong-Zhonghua will deliver the vessels in 2027 and…

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