The steady stream of newbuilding contracts flowing into Chinese shipyards tells a story that extends far beyond simple commercial transactions.
When Vancouver-based Seaspan Corporation recently inked deals for twelve 9,000 TEU containerships at Chinese yards, or when Indonesian logistics giant Meratus expanded its feeder fleet through Chinese builders, these orders reflected a fundamental realignment of global maritime power that has caught the attention of policymakers from Washington to Brussels.
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