In a statement the diversified Belgian conglomerate said the 2,000-teu duo will be ice-classed and are due for delivery in the second-quarter of 2016.
“These vessels will be the largest ships that are able to navigate the Kiel Canal and they will have an ultra eco design,” the operator added.
Earlier this month CMB claims it also acquired a pair of containerships in an effort to exploit what it described as “extremely low” prices for secondhand tonnage.
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