No Boeing 787-3's on order.

No Boeing 787-3's on order.

What does this mean? Is Boeing abandoning the 787-3 or has it been mothballed just like Airbus mothballed the A380 Freighter variant?

Is it because JAL and ANA which are the only customers to express and interest in the 3 version and have decided that the range capability wasn't enough and have decided to go with the 787-8 or 787-9, Or maybe the Japanese operators just want earlier deliveries of the 787 to be able to compete in the tough Asian market.
This leaves the question, If Japan airlines and All Nippon Airways are taking deliveries earlier, Other customers of the 787 must be prepared to take delivery later. This could then lead to some airlines deferring or canceling there orders.

Boeing could even delay the release of the 787-9, But this could lead to more cancellations or deferrals unless Boeing is prepared to pay compensation, There are several airlines that are seeking compensation, These airlines were relying on the 787 to replace currently leased aircraft whose leases have expired, The last thing these airlines want is further delays.

Deferral could be a good option with the worlds financial situation at present and the amount of people traveling have dropped dramatically over the past year.

Maybe Boeing are reducing the number of series in the 787 range to cut unnecessary capital expenditure and R&D.