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June 12, 2007 · about 19 years ago

Korean Shipbuilders Take Novel Construction Tack

ULSAN, South Korea — Two years ago, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world’s largest shipbuilder, had a problem. Business was booming so much that its nine dry docks — the huge bathtub-like structures near ports where ships are normally built — were completely booked for several years. But the comp

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ULSAN, South Korea — Two years ago, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world’s largest shipbuilder, had a problem. Business was booming so much that its nine dry docks — the huge bathtub-like structures near ports where ships are normally built — were completely booked for several years. But the company didn’t want to pass up the chance to take in more orders.

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