Hanjin Shipping receives new 4,300TEU vessel

(2008-03-04)

Hanjin Shipping announced today the delivery of a new 4,300TEU vessel.

Hanjin Rio de Janeiro, christened at Samsung Heavy Industries in Geoje Island today, is the first in a series of the eight 4,300TEU container ships ordered back in 2005.

Hanjin Shipping comments that this new 4,300TEU vessel, equipped with the state-of-the art engine, consumes less fuel than any other ships of the same class and can easily change its speed according to operational situation.

Meanwhile, Hanjin Rio de Janeiro will be replacing a chartered ship currently deployed in Hanjin Shipping’s CNX (China-North Europe Express) lane. The company believes the deployment of its own vessel will improve the schedule and the quality of the service.

Mr. J.W. Park, President& CEO of Hanjin Shipping, adds “We will make our best efforts to improve our service as we continue to create an optimal fleet consisting of both 10,000TEU and 4,000 ~ 6,000TEU class vessels.”

Hanjin Rio de Janeiro Specifications

- Weight: 40,500 MT (Gross Tonnage)
- Container Loadable Capacity: 4,275 TEU
- Engine Output: 49,700 HP
- Width: 32.3 M, Length: 248.4 M
- Speed: 24 KNOT

CNX (China-North Europe Express) Service Rotation:

Qingdao - Shanghai - Yantian - Hong Kong - Singapore - Jeddah - Hamburg - Antwerp - Le Havre - Jeddah - Singapore - Qingdao

Source: Hanjin Shipping