Clarksons tracks newbuilding prices upwards as orders fall

Newbuilding prices are still heading up, even as order volumes declines, according to Clarksons Research.

The research arm of UK shipbroker Clarksons said the cost of a new 174,000-cbm LNG carrier stood at $218m at the end of February, up 16% in a year.

A new 6,600-teu container ship will set an owner back $83.5m, up 13% year on year.