RCL adds $213m boxship pair to growing orderbook

Thailand's Regional Container Lines (RCL) has placed an order for two neo-panamax containerships, each with a capacity of 9,200 teu. The order, valued at approximately $106.5m per vessel, is part of RCL's expanding newbuilding program.

The order comes as the container shipping industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with demand for container ships remaining strong. This order is a sign of RCL's confidence in the market and its commitment to growth.