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25 October 2026

Why the global shipbuilding boom is redrawing the maritime balance of power

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Why the global shipbuilding boom is redrawing the maritime balance of power

According to BIMCO data, the global orderbook stood at 203. 2 million compensated gross tonnes at the start of September up 13% year-on-year and past the previous record set just before the 2008 financial crisis. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account?

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