HMD pens 1,000TEU's

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Seoul-based Dong Young Shipping has reportedly ordered a feeder newbuilding at a domestic shipyard. Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is believed to have won the deal for a 1,000TEU containership. Delivery is scheduled in the first half of 2014. And newbuilding price is estimated to be around $17.5m, brokers report. Dong Young is believed to be pursuing a fleet renewal as newbuilding prices hit the historical lows these days. It is now controling 12 feeder boxships ranging between 384TEU and 962TEU built between 1996 and 2009. Published : March 5, 2013