OOCL today signed a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries to build four 4,500 TEU vessels. The vessels are expected to be delivered during 2007.
Building the four vessels each with a speed of 24.5 knot demonstrates OOCL’s continuous effort to upgrade her fleet that are in service and to cater for the growing demand so as to ensure the quality of service provided to the customers.
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. OOCL headquartered in Hong Kong, is an international container transport and logistics service provider. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website: www.oocl.com
