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HD Korea Shipbuilding Wins $470M Contract for Four Container Carriers

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has secured a US$470 million contract to construct four container carriers, further strengthening its 2025 orderbook.
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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering announced that it has clinched a new contract valued at 651.9 billion won (approximately US$470 million) to build four container carriers for a client registered in the British Virgin Islands.

According to the company, the vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, with handover expected during the latter half of 2028.

This latest deal raises the shipbuilder’s cumulative orders for 2025 to 90 vessels, worth about US$12.2 billion, equivalent to 67.7 percent of its full-year order target of US$18.05 billion.

The company, a core subsidiary of HD Hyundai, oversees three key affiliates: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, and HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

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This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools to enhance clarity and efficiency.
All information has been reviewed and verified by the HMT News editor.
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