Crunch time
Article Abstract:
The dominance of European shipbuilders has largely been unchallenged through the centuries, especially in the area of cruise newbuildings. However, Asian cruise shipbuilders, specifically Korea's HDW and Japan's Mitsubishi HI, are fast becoming a threat to the dominance of European shipyards such as Meyer Werft and Fincantieri. Most of the European shipyards have promoted their services by telling their clients that the expertise needed in outfitting cruise ships is their exclusive domain. The ability of some Asian shipbuilders to produce high-quality cruise ships at lower prices and on schedule has increased their orders.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1999
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Co-operation counters competition
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Halter Marine-Bazan and Hellenic Shipyards-Rodriguez Cantier Navali companies have formed an alliance to maximize competition in the shipbuilding industry. Bazan-Halter plans to build aluminum ferries using Bazan designs at Halter shipyard in Gulfport. On the other hand, Rodriquez authorized Hellenic to build its hydrofoil design. The Hellenic-Rodriguez group plans to build more fast ferries like Aquastrada ferries and TMV series vessels. Both group alliances aim to help stern increasing international competition in the shipbuilding market.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1999
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