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S. Korean Shipyards Rank 2nd in New Global Orders in Aug.

S. Korean Shipyards Rank 2nd in New Global Orders in Aug.

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean shipbuilders lagged far behind their Chinese rivals in new global orders to place second worldwide in August amid sinking demand, industry data showed Wednesday. Local shipyards won a combined 270,000 compensated gross tons (CGTs) in new orders last month, accounting for 13 percent of the global total [...]

S. Korea Retakes No. 1 Spot in Global Shipbuilding Orders in July

S. Korea Retakes No. 1 Spot in Global Shipbuilding Orders in July

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea recaptured the top spot in new global shipbuilding orders for the first time in five months in July, industry data showed Monday. Local shipyards clinched orders totaling 1.46 million compensated gross tons (CGTs) to build 29 ships, accounting for 44 percent of the global total of 3.33 [...]

S. Korean Shipyards Rank 2nd in New Global Orders in April

S. Korean Shipyards Rank 2nd in New Global Orders in April

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean shipyards lagged far behind their Chinese rivals in terms of new global orders to place second in the world in April amid plunging demand, industry data showed Tuesday. Local shipbuilders clinched a combined 380,000 compensated gross tons (CGTs) in new orders last month, taking up 20 percent [...]

S. Korea Retakes Top Spot in Global Shipbuilding Orders in Feb.

S. Korea Retakes Top Spot in Global Shipbuilding Orders in Feb.

SEOUL, March 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea recaptured the No. 1 spot in global shipbuilding orders in February, industry data showed Tuesday, thanks to its dominance in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier market. Local shipyards won orders totaling 1.56 million compensated gross tons (CGTs) to build 34 ships, accounting for 74 percent of [...]

S. Korean Shipyards Rank 2nd in New Global Orders in Jan.

S. Korean Shipyards Rank 2nd in New Global Orders in Jan.

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean shipbuilders lagged far behind their Chinese rivals in terms of new global orders to rank second in the world in February amid tumbling demand, industry data showed Tuesday. Local shipbuilders won a combined 640,000 compensated gross tons (CGTs) in new orders last month, accounting for 33 percent [...]

S. Korea Secures World’s No. 1 Spot in High-priced Vessels Construction in 2022

S. Korea Secures World’s No. 1 Spot in High-priced Vessels Construction in 2022

SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean shipbuilders received the largest orders in four years in 2022, and the country ranked the world’s No. 1 in terms of the construction of high-priced and eco-friendly vessels, the industry ministry said Thursday. Local shipbuilders won orders of a total of 15.59 million compensated gross tons last [...]