Outstanding Orderbook 2018

Vessel deliveries typically slow down towards the end of the year. If shipowners wait a few weeks, allowing the delivery to slip into the new year, the vessel is considered a whole year younger. Many sectors can expect a higher proportion of the orderbook to hit the water in future years. There are 1,966 vessels which have …

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Top 10 Global Fleets Worth £516Bn USD

VesselsValue has released its yearly World Fleet Values Ranking.  Topping the list is Greece, with an owned fleet worth just shy of 100 billion USD, followed closely by Japan and China, worth 89 and 84 billion USD respectively.  Greece Greek owners remain the dominant force in global shipping. The current value of their owned fleet …

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