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X-Press Feeders returns to Shanghai Waigaoqiao for 10,000 teu series

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMay 27, 2024
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X-Press Feeders

X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent for four conventionally fuelled 10,000 teu ships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), according to MB Shipbrokers, formerly Maersk Broker. The deal covers the last 2027 container slots at SWS with the ships priced at $115m per unit. 

MB Shipbrokers is predicting a high level of activity in the coming weeks as buyers scramble to secure the last 2027 newbuilding slots in Asia.

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is in discussions with yards in Asia about additional 15,000 teu units according to the Danish broking house.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMay 27, 2024
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Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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