Thailand’s Regional Container Lines (RCL) is transitioning from its feeder origins, having just snapped up its largest ships to date.

RCL has bought two 12,000 teu ships under construction for $115m each from Japanese tonnage provider Kyosei Kisen. The ships will deliver towards the end of next year and at the beginning of 2023.

RCL has had a busy year expanding its fleet, taking on six ships so far.