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12 August 2026

Samudera-Imoto venture orders first newbuild for Japan push

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Samudera-Imoto venture orders first newbuild for Japan push

Samudera Shipping Line and Imoto Corporation’s Japanese joint venture has moved into newbuildings, ordering a 696 teu feeder in China. Blue Ocean Shipping has signed the contract with Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding for delivery in the first half of 2028. The Kobe-based venture was incorporated earlier this year, with Samudera Japan holding 51% and Imoto the …

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