Evergreen approves order for 18,000 new containers

Evergreen Marine Corporation has approved a new container procurement programme involving 18,000 units with a total investment of up to USD 65.51 million.

According to the company, the order value translates to an average cost of approximately USD 3,417 per container, indicating that the procurement is expected to consist mainly of 40-foot units.

All containers will be manufactured by Evergreen Heavy Industrial Corporation in Malaysia, one of the few large-scale container manufacturers operating outside China.

The investment highlights Evergreen’s continued focus on fleet equipment expansion and supply chain resilience as carriers continue adjusting container inventories to evolving trade demand patterns.

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