It’s been a good couple days for Samsung Heavy Industries.
After winning an order for two LNG carriers yesterday, they have just announced another big order from Compania Sud Americana de Vapores SA (CSAV) for seven, 9,300 TEU containerships for a total consideration of 642.9 billion won ($573.68 million).
According to a statement by Samsung, the ships are to be delivered by May 2015.
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