In a daily client briefing Erik Nikolai Stavseth noted Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is one of two domestic shipbuilders that are active in the product tanker space.
By soaking up two newbuilding berths at a facility that is already sitting on an order for up to eight medium-range tankers due for delivery in 2015 and 2016 the researcher pointed out that the Matson deal has made it even more difficult to secure a slot than before.
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