RCL (Regional Container Line)

Thai carrier with the largest orderbook relative to fleet

Overview

RCL (Regional Container Line) operates 36 container ships with a combined capacity of 103,385 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), 0.3% of the world liner fleet, according to the Alphaliner Top 100.[1] Of that capacity, 89,787 TEU on 28 ships is owned and 13,598 TEU on 8 ships is chartered in, so chartered tonnage accounts for 13.2% of its fleet.[1] Its orderbook of 173,466 TEU on 34 ships equals 168% of its current capacity.[1] RCL has the largest orderbook relative to its fleet of any company in the top 25: 173,466 TEU on 34 ships, equal to 168% of its existing capacity.[1] If delivered, the orderbook would more than double its fleet.[1]

RCL (Regional Container Line) strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Orderbook would more than double capacity
  • Mostly owned fleet
  • Only Thai carrier in the top 25

Limitations

  • Very heavy newbuilding commitments
  • Small current share
  • Delivery timing risk

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