Hapag-Lloyd has actually authorized an order for 6 ultra-large container vessels. The Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & & Marine Engineering will certainly develop the 23,500+ TEU vessels and also supply them to Hapag-Lloyd in between April and also December 2023.

The vessels will certainly be released on Europe– Far East paths as component of THE Alliance and also will substantially raise Hapag-Lloyd ´ s competition in this profession.

As component of Hapag-Lloyd’s sustainability approach, the vessels will certainly be fitted with a cutting edge High-Pressure dual-fuel engine, which will certainly be exceptionally fuel-efficient. The engine will certainly operate LNG however has additionally enough storage tank ability to operate traditional gas.

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Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive Officer of Hapag-Lloyd claimed: “With the investment in six ultra-large container vessels we will not only be able to reduce slot costs and improve our competitiveness on Europe – Far East trade, but also take a significant step forward in modernizing our fleet. Additionally, we will further reduce our environmental impact.”

The financial investment will certainly be around one billion United States bucks. The particular funding has actually currently been protected.

Reference: hapag-lloyd. com