PIL orders more LNG-powered containerships in China

Singapore’s Pacific International Lines has ordered more LNG-powered containerships in China, as part of its fleet renewal program. According to a statement by PIL, Hudong-Zhonghua will build five LNG dual-fuel containerships with a capacity of 13,000 teu. The deal was signed on August 16 and the neo panamax-sized vessels are expected to be delivered progressively…

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