Taiwan's Evergreen Group vice chairman Raymond Lin has expressed optimism about the world economic outlook pointing out that the company has embarked on a fleet renewal programme, according to Shipping Gazette.
Mr Lin made the remark recently while officiating at the naming ceremony at China Shipbuilding Company's Kaohsiung shipyard for Ever Lissome, the fifth of its L-type vessels to be built by CSBC Corporation in Taiwan.
The official rope-cutting of the new 8,508 TEU vessel was performed by Aphinya Changariyavong, the wife of Evergreen Shipping Agency (Thailand) chairman Nivat Changariyavong.
"Global economic outlook is gradually improving," said Mr Lin, adding that "according to IMF's latest World Economic Outlook, the world output is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent in 2014. In addition, Clarksons expects global box trade to increase by six per cent this year.
"In view of this growth momentum, Evergreen Line has been conducting a fleet renewal programme not only to better serve the expected trade recovery, but to safeguard the marine environment with eco-friendly ships."
Owned by Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd, the Ever Lissome is 334.8 metres in length, 45.8 metres wide, with 948 reefer plugs. The L-class containership is fitted with alternative marine power, ballast water treatment system, electronic-controlled fuel injection engine that supports slow steaming and many more eco-friendly designs.
After her delivery on May 15, the new vessel will join Evergreen Line's Asia-US east coast (via Suez) route, replacing an older vessel.
Mr Lin made the remark recently while officiating at the naming ceremony at China Shipbuilding Company's Kaohsiung shipyard for Ever Lissome, the fifth of its L-type vessels to be built by CSBC Corporation in Taiwan.
The official rope-cutting of the new 8,508 TEU vessel was performed by Aphinya Changariyavong, the wife of Evergreen Shipping Agency (Thailand) chairman Nivat Changariyavong.
"Global economic outlook is gradually improving," said Mr Lin, adding that "according to IMF's latest World Economic Outlook, the world output is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent in 2014. In addition, Clarksons expects global box trade to increase by six per cent this year.
"In view of this growth momentum, Evergreen Line has been conducting a fleet renewal programme not only to better serve the expected trade recovery, but to safeguard the marine environment with eco-friendly ships."
Owned by Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd, the Ever Lissome is 334.8 metres in length, 45.8 metres wide, with 948 reefer plugs. The L-class containership is fitted with alternative marine power, ballast water treatment system, electronic-controlled fuel injection engine that supports slow steaming and many more eco-friendly designs.
After her delivery on May 15, the new vessel will join Evergreen Line's Asia-US east coast (via Suez) route, replacing an older vessel.