Ship leasing company Danaos took delivery of its 42nd containership, the CMA CGM Moliere with a capacity of 6,500 20-foot equivalent units, adding new capacity even as ocean carriers around the world look for ways to reduce vessel space and operating costs.
The latest ship gives Danaos a total capacity of 172,433 TEUs around the world.
The CMA CGM Moliere was built at Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in South Korea and was delivered on schedule. It measures 300 meters long by 40 meters wide and has a speed of 25.6 knots.
The CMA CGM Moliere started on its 12-year time charter at fixed rates with the French carrier immediately upon delivery.
The latest ship gives Danaos a total capacity of 172,433 TEUs around the world.
The CMA CGM Moliere was built at Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in South Korea and was delivered on schedule. It measures 300 meters long by 40 meters wide and has a speed of 25.6 knots.
The CMA CGM Moliere started on its 12-year time charter at fixed rates with the French carrier immediately upon delivery.