Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) announced that it has taken delivery of a new 8000TEU container vessel "HUMBER BRIDGE" at the Kure Shipyard of IHI Marine United Inc., which is the largest containership ever built in Japan. She is the first 8000TEU container vessel among 8 sister vessels on order with IHI Marine United Inc. The series has incorporated new environmental and safety aspects in the vessel hull design and onboard equipment.
The second sister ship will be delivered in November 2006, with the third and fourth ships to be delivered in the first half of 2007. The remaining 4 ships will then be delivered from the second half of 2008 through 2009. All 8 ships will be phased into Asia/North Europe trade.
The second sister ship will be delivered in November 2006, with the third and fourth ships to be delivered in the first half of 2007. The remaining 4 ships will then be delivered from the second half of 2008 through 2009. All 8 ships will be phased into Asia/North Europe trade.