VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

JAPAN REINVESTS IN NICHE WOODCHIP CARRIER SECTOR

6 years ago

With China posing determined new competition, Japan’s shipbuilding industry is intent on maintaining pre-eminence in the niche sector of woodchip carrier construction, writes David Tinsley.

In recent years, Chinese yards have produced alternative designs of geared and gearless, high-volume bulkers, such as Nova Carriers' Batavia Express (pictured).

With China posing determined new competition, Japan’s shipbuilding industry is intent on maintaining pre-eminence in the niche sector of woodchip carrier construction, writes David Tinsley.