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Franbo Lines approves $29m Japanese newbuild, lifts MPP fleet expansion to 12 ships
Taiwan's Franbo Lines has approved a $29m multipurpose newbuild at an unidentified Japanese yard, lifting its MPP expansion slate to 12 ships. The 16,500 dwt Singapore-flagged vessel was ordered through new vehicle Franbo Jade, with no delivery date disclosed. The order marks a return to Japanese shipbuilding after recent fleet expansion shifted to China.
Aug 14, 2026 1 source