ONE to Charter World's Largest Containerships at 24,000+ TEU – gCaptain
Share this article Japan-based shipping line Ocean Network Express has announced plans for the long-term charter of the world’s largest containerships. The company has signed a Letter of Intent with shipowner Shoei Kisen Kaisha to charter six Ultra Large Container Ships newbuilds with capacity of more than 24,000 TEU, each for a period of 15 years. The newbuildings are planned to be built by the consortium of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Japan Marine United Corporation and the company expect to take delivery in 2023 and 2024. “This new class of ships will join our core fleet and for...