U-Ming Marine Transport, a prominent Taiwanese shipping company, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with a new order placed at Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan. The Taipei-based company has not engaged with this shipyard since the end of 2019, marking a notable return to this partnership. The latest order consists of two state-of-the-art ultramax bulk carriers, each with a deadweight tonnage of 64,000. This move is a strategic effort by U-Ming to enhance its capabilities in bulk transportation, a key area in the shipping industry. While a U-Ming official confirmed that the ships are set to be delivered in 2028, details regarding the financial terms of this order remain undisclosed. This investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to expanding and modernizing its fleet to meet future shipping demands.
Taiwan's U-Ming Expands Orderbook with Ultramax Bulk Carriers
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Oshima Shipyard)
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U-Ming Marine Transport (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
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