Taiwan's Evergreen Marine is said to have approached five yards for up to 10 containership newbuildings worth more than $1bn — sparking hope among shipbuilders that the major lines may restart stalled fleet-renewal projects.
Those following the business said Evergreen has asked for offers on six firm vessels of 15,000 teu each, with options for four more.
Three Chinese yards are understood to have received the newbuilding enquiry from Evergreen: state-owned Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) and Jiangnan Shipyard, and privately-owned Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
