Ernst Russ and Eimskip team up for boxship newbuilds in China

German shipowner Ernst Russ has joined forces with Icelandic carrier Eimskip to add new tonnage to their joint venture ElbFeeder. The joint venture, majority owned by Frankfurt-listed Ernst Russ, has contracted China Merchants Jin Ling Shipyard (Nanjing) for two 2,280 teu containerships, with options for two more. Deliveries are scheduled for the second half of …

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