Dr Peters edges closer to big boxships exit

Sources say the 6,500-teu DS Kingdom (built 2001) has been sold to Bangladesh where it is expected to fetch $7.5m to $8m.

Shareholders of the KG (limited partnership) company that owned the DS Kingdom had to decide whether to inject fresh capital into the venture but opted instead to sell the vessel on 21 March, says Dr Peters spokesperson Justin Wiedemann.

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