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Maersk orders 20 LNG-powered containerships in China and South Korea

By LNG Prime Staff
Maersk orders 20 LNG-powered containerships in China and South Korea
For illustration only (Image: Maersk)

Danish shipping giant Maersk has ordered 20 LNG dual-fuel containerships from yards in China and South Korea. Maersk confirmed the orders in a statement on Monday saying the vessels have a capacity of 300,000 teu. With these orders, Maersk concludes the intended owned newbuilding orders announced in the August update, the shipping firm said. Maersk…

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