Tag: Japanese shipbuilders’ export orders plunge in Oct

Orders received by Japan’s shipbuilders last month for new vessels for exports plunged by 80.5% on year to just 217,470 gross tons (GT) in 10 vessels, according to new data released by Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) on November 15. The total was also lower by 41.7% from September’s orders. Within the total were six…