The representative of the Taiwanese liner operator claimed that when supply chain constraints gradually disappear, shipping capacity would increase. The container shipping market will also bring a peak in the delivery of new buildings, increasing the supply-demand gap, especially on ocean-going routes. Future company development will be fraught with difficulties, but they hope to carve out a market in short-sea trades.
The Taiwanese liner operator placed a five-vessel order for the first time in five years. In a transaction worth $850 million to $975 million, the carrier placed a long-awaited order for five 15,000 teu LNG dual-fuel ships that will be delivered in 2026.
The representative of the Taiwanese liner operator said that the additional buildings were a part of the company’s fleet renewal and recently stated that the company now believed a viable LNG supply chain existed compared with alternatives.
The carrier said: “A dedicated desk has been set up to monitor energy efficiency and the development of future marine fuels.”
The Taiwanese liner operator has plans to invest in more terminals and container yards. The company will discuss pan-industry opportunities for investment, such as terminals and yards, take the chance to diversify their business, support further development of the corporation’s 3PL subsidiary, and look to partner with other companies.
