Germany’s Peter Dohle Schiffahrts is said to have continued its container ship newbuilding order spree, worthing over $600m.
The German shipowner has placed an order for up to five 8,400 teu container ships with Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), according to TradeWinds.
The shipowner, which ended a decade-long order drought last year by inking four 14,000 teu container ships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding last June.
This type of ship is about 336 meters long and 51 meters wide, and can carry 14,170 20-foot standard containers. It adopts the latest design concept and reserves a methanol fuel propulsion solution on the basis of the conventional fuel power propulsion system, which can meet the needs of shipowners for subsequent green fuel conversion.
At the same time, it is equipped with a desulfurization tower and other energy-saving devices, with the characteristics of low comprehensive energy consumption, strong ship speed and excellent green environmental protection. The overall performance reaches the world’s advanced level and is scheduled to be completed and delivered between 2026 and 2027.
Multiple shipbuilding players said Dohle had contracted the state-owned shipyard to build three firm 8,400 teu container ships, with an option for two more.
The Peter Döhle Group is entrusted with the operation of a considerable fleet of vessels which are trading world wide. Experienced brokers are working in five dedicated departments negotiating charter employment and sale- and purchase contracts: Large container vessels, feeder vessels, bulk carriers, multi-purpose vessels and coasters.
The fleet ranges from small feeder vessels of around 300 TEU up to ships of 14,000 TEU capacity. The fleet ranges from small feeder vessels of around 300 TEU up to ships of 14,000 TEU capacity. All ships fulfill today’s market requirements such as super-slow steaming and high reefer capacity. Many are equipped with their own cargo gear, making the fleet versatile as well as technically and commercially competitive in all areas of the world.
Its Bulk Division exclusively manages and operates a fleet of about 38 bulk carriers. The vessels range in size from 38,000 dwt up to 175,000 dwt and are employed worldwide. The diversified fleet ranges from Handysize, Supramax, and Mini-Cape bulkcarriers to suit the particular trades.