"K" Line to deploy new generation Eco-Friendly ULCVs
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, LTD. ("K" Line) announces it has just decided to deploy new generation eco-friendly ULCVs (Ultra Large Container Vessels) as replacements in its existing fleet in order to strengthen efficiency and cost competitiveness of "K" Line's Containership Business, the company reports.
Type of vessels and number ordered: 14000TEU Containership x 5
Estimated delivery timing: Spring to Summer 2015
Ship Yard: Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
LOA: About 366 meters
Beam: 51.2 meters
Depth: 29.9 meters
Nominal container carrying capacity: 13,870 TEU
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., also referred to as "K" Line, is one of the largest Japanese transportation companies. The company was established in April 1919. It owns and/or controls large cargo ships, including dry cargo ships, container ships, container terminals, gas carriers, RoRo ships and tankers. The company specializes in marine transportation, cargo insurance, warehousing services and intermodal transportation.
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