European shipbuilding is fragmented, geographically dispersed and often uncompetitive

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Series Details 03/04/97, Volume 3, Number 13
Publication Date 03/04/1997
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Date: 03/04/1997

on price and productivity compared with South Korean and Japanese yards, the European Commission said this week in a paper to be presented to EU industry ministers at their next meeting on 24 April. It added that more cooperation between yards and a greater focus on harnessing the latest research and development should help European yards prepare for an expected surge in demand for new ships.

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