CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. joined forces with China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC) to formally sign a contract with Greek shipping giant Latsco Shipping for 2 “SWAN” 1900TEU feeder container ships independently developed by Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, reports iMarine News.
The order also includes an option for two more ships of the same type.
Latsco Orders “SWAN” Feeder Ships in Deal
The signing of this agreement marks the return of the “SWAN” series of feeder container ships independently developed by Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to the Greek market after many years, further consolidating its leading position in the feeder container ship field.
As a leading Greek shipping company, Latsco Shipping operates a diversified fleet of more than 30 ships, including 14 product tankers, 6 gas carriers, 4 very large crude carriers (VLCCs), 2 LNG carriers, and multiple bulk carriers, with operations covering major shipping routes around the world.
This collaboration between Latsco Shipping and Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding marks Latsco Shipping’s first partnership with a Chinese shipbuilder, reflecting its high level of trust in Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding’s ship design, construction capabilities and product quality. This partnership lays a solid foundation for deeper cooperation between the two parties in the future.
The “SWAN” 1900TEU feeder container ship independently developed by Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding is the company’s “star product” in the field of feeder container ships. The company has received a total of 42 ships, 30 of which have been successfully delivered, with footprints all over the world.
This ship type integrates advanced shipbuilding concepts such as green and intelligent. Through the overall layout optimization design, it effectively reduces the weight of the hull and greatly improves the load capacity and cargo loading capacity. At the same time, the ship hull line is optimized for multiple drafts and multiple speeds according to the operating conditions. It is suitable for regional operations, multiple ports, and frequent loading and unloading. It improves the comprehensive economy of the ship, has a wide range of market adaptability and is highly consistent with the current development trend of green environmental protection.
The signing of the contract with Latsco Shipping is another strong proof of the market competitiveness of the “SWAN” 1900TEU, and also reflects the strong competitiveness and influence of Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in the field of small and medium-sized container ships. Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding will take this order signing as an opportunity to continue to deepen lean management and digital transformation, continue to improve R&D and design capabilities, further consolidate the leading advantages of Chinese manufacturing in the global shipping industry, and contribute more to promoting the high-quality development of the shipbuilding industry.
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Source: iMarine News
