New York-listed Seaspan has an agreement with a venture called Greater China Intermodal Investments that gives it first refusal on a series of newbuildings running until March 2015.
In its second quarter report, Seaspan said the intention is to stretch this pact until 31 March 2016.
“Seaspan believes it will continue to have increased buying power and scale by which it can selectively and cost effectively grow its fleet as well as better serve its customers,” the report said.
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