Samsung Heavy wins $1.3 bln worth of orders to build five container ships
Samsung Heavy Industries Co., the world's second-largest shipbuilder, said Thursday it has won deals valued at US$1.3 billion to build five container ships and an oil-related vessel.
The contracts bring its total orders won this year to $15.2 billion, exceeding the company's annual target, Samsung Heavy said in a statement. It called the amount a record for any shipyard worldwide at this point of the year.
The contracts bring its total orders won this year to $15.2 billion, exceeding the company's annual target, Samsung Heavy said in a statement. It called the amount a record for any shipyard worldwide at this point of the year.