Shipowners have continued to demonstrate active engagement in newbuilding orders, with a notable focus on both dry bulk carriers and tankers.
This sustained investment trend was highlighted by shipbroker Banchero Costa in its latest weekly analysis, as reported by Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide.
Within the tanker segment, Nanjing Tanker Corp. is understood to have placed an order for four 50,000 deadweight tonne (dwt) product carriers. These vessels are reportedly contracted for construction at Guangzhou Shipyard.