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21 August 2026

ASL scales up with Huangpu Wenchong boxship order

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ASL scales up with Huangpu Wenchong boxship order

Hong Kong-based ASL Shipping is making a sizeable jump in ship size with an order for two firm 5,300 teu containerships at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, with options for two more. The vessels will be built to Huangpu Wenchong’s own series design, measuring 235 m long and 37. 5 m wide with around 71,500 dwt. No …

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