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New Zealand Shortlists Shipbuilders for Cook Strait Ferries

5/8/2025

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The New Zealand government has taken a significant step towards revitalizing its ferry services by shortlisting six shipbuilders to construct new Cook Strait ferries by 2029. This decision comes after the costly cancellation of the iReX project. Ferry Holdings Ltd is now inviting bids and organizing site visits, while also on the lookout for a new chief executive to lead the charge.

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The New Zealand government has taken a significant step towards revitalizing its ferry services by shortlisting six shipbuilders to construct new Cook Strait ferries by 2029. This decision comes after the costly cancellation of the iReX project. Ferry Holdings Ltd is now inviting bids and organizing site visits, while also on the lookout for a new chief executive to lead the charge.