South Korean shipping line Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC) has placed an order for six 3,100 TEU container vessels at China’s CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, according to DynaLiners.
The order marks KMTC’s first containership newbuilding contract placed outside South Korea, representing a significant step in the carrier’s fleet expansion strategy.
The contract value and delivery schedule have not yet been disclosed.
Upon delivery, the six vessels will add a combined nominal capacity of 18,600 TEU to KMTC’s fleet, strengthening its container shipping capacity.