Erasmus Shipinvest, based in Athens, has signed a new contract to purchase two 1,900 teu container ships with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong. This contract continues the ongoing cooperation between the two parties and brings the total contracts of this company with the Guangzhou builder to eight ships.
Details of the New Contract
The new contract was recently signed this week in the presence of representatives from Erasmus and CSSC Huangpu Wenchong. The two recent ships are a continuation of a contract for two similar ships that was signed in July. Details regarding the price and delivery date of these ships have not yet been released.
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Technical Features of the Ships
The new ships are part of the Swan feeder series and have dimensions of 172 meters in length and 27.5 meters in width. The design of these ships complies with the requirements of IMO EEDI Phase III and is equipped with energy capabilities from the shore and air purification systems. These features help reduce the environmental impacts of these ships.
The new contract continues the rapid trend of contract signing between Erasmus and Huangpu Wenchong. Erasmus signed a contract for two 1,800 teu ships along with two optional ships in April, and then signed two more contracts for 1,900 teu ships in June and July. With this new contract, the cooperation between Erasmus and Huangpu Wenchong reaches eight firm ships and six options.
Development of Erasmus's Activities in China
Erasmus is increasing its order portfolio in the field of container and dry cargo ships in China. Earlier this year, the company signed a contract for a series of eight kamsarmax ships with a capacity of 82,000 dWT at Jiangsu New Hantong and has also recorded additional orders for feeder ships in other locations. The company claims to manage and operate over 30 ships in the dry cargo, feeder containers, and LPG sectors.
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