Maersk Line: We need more versatile ships
Maersk Line's new 14,000 teu ships, worth over USD 1 billion, will be used to replace small vessels on various trade routes in the long run. The carrier has more initiatives up its sleeve, COO Søren Toft tells ShippingWatch.
BY KATRINE GRØNVALD RAUN
Maersk Line is on a regular shopping spree, and the carrier announced yet another order for new vessels on Wednesday afternoon. This time for nine container ships of 14,000 teu for a total value of USD 1.1 billion. This order also reflects a new course of action for Maersk as these new ships are not designed for one particular route, as in the case of the Triple-E vessels which are specifically built for the services between Asia and Europe.
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