Kawasaki Heavy looks to build LNG carriers in China

South Korean competition drives shipbuilder's push to relocate work from Japan

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Kawasaki Heavy's joint venture opened its second dock at the Chinese shipyard on March 1.

KENJI ASADA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries is weighing plans to construct liquefied natural gas carriers at a newly completed dock in northeast China, as the company streamlines costs amid competition from South Korean rivals.

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