Korean shipbuilders are pinning high hopes on LNG carriers this year as well. Demand for LNG tankers has been on a steady rise as major countries have toughened environmental regulations as part of their eco-friendly energy policies.Shipbuilding analysts say LNG tankers will continue to buoy the wor
With only two months remaining for this year, none of Korea’s big three shipbuilders have reached 70% of their annual order receipt goals. If this trend holds, the three shipbuilders will hardly achieve their annual order targets.As the shipbuilders are struggling to attain their order targets, some
Korea’s three major shipbuilders are likely to attain their new order targets for this year. Currently, they have achieved 60% to 70% of their annual goals. They believe they will have no problems in meeting their goals as new orders tend to be concentrated in the second half and at the end of the y