4,578 TEU OOCL Guangzhou named at Geoje Shipyard, Korea

HONG KONG's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the naming of its newest ship, the 4,578 TEU OOCL Guangzhou, the 14th of 16 same-sized vessels from Samsung Heavy Industries.

The OOCL Guangzhou was named by sponsor Li Ning, chairman of Li Ning Company Limited, a major Chinese sportswear brand. CC Tung, OOIL chairman also welcomed to the ceremony Mr Li and Zhang Xiao Yan, director of government affairs of Li Ning Company and SY Bae, president and general manager of Samsung Heavy.

Said Mr Tung: "Mr Li is not only one of China's most celebrated Olympic athletes; he has combined athletic ability with commercial strength to build one of the world's leading sports brands. Such achievements represent the infinite possibilities in today's China."

Mr Tung added, "As the world's third largest trading nation, China has an important role to play in driving the global economy. Guangzhou is one of China's most affluent and dynamic cities. I am certain the OOCL Guangzhou will proudly live up to her name."

The OOCL Guangzhou will be deployed on the South China East Coast Express (SCE) Service with the following rotation: Kaohsiung, Shenzhen-Shekou, Hong Kong, Balboa, Kingston, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Cristobal and back to Kaohsiung in a 56-day round trip.

Source: www.schednet.com