Regional Container Lines (RCL) is moving into the Neo-Panamax sector with the acquisition of two 12,000 TEU ships for a reported USD 115 million each from Japanese tonnage provider Kyosei Kisen.
Without disclosing the vessel names, RCL said in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand that the vessels were purchased from Panama-incorporated Giant Line Inc, and that they will be delivered between 2022 fourth quarter and 2023 first quarter.