Shipyards are still taking newbuilding orders at full pace with container shipping in focus

Maersk’s mega order with Daewoo for 10 (plus 20 as option) 18,000-TEU vessels sealed last week with a hefty multi billion dollar tag, has stirred things up in the container segment of the market, with competitors already planning their move as well. This is good news for shipyards able to cater to such ships, especially yards in South Korea, while China is now the place to be for dry bulk carriers and slowly but steadily tankers as well.
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Source: Hellenic Shipping News