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The 966-teu Contship Sun (built 2007) is one of three feeder vessels sold by Contships in May. — The 966-teu Contship Sun (built 2007) is one of three feeder vessels sold by Contships in May.Photo: Contships Management/Athens

Ian Lewis

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 12 June 2025, 12:33Updated 17 June 2025, 14:47

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