The world’s largest container line has placed nine firm 14,000-teu vessels with the largest shipyard in the business. Options are also in place for a further eight newbuildings.
Soren Toft, Maersk Line’s chief operating officer and the man who penned the contract, said: “I am very pleased about this order for which we have taken a new approach.
“The vessels will be designed to operate in and perform efficiently across many trades and not just designed for one specific trade.
