The week in newbuildings: LNG tankers and bulkers lead the way
Four orders for LNG tankers were confirmed last week at South Korean and Chinese shipyards, while 12 bulk carriers were contracted in China. Meanwhile, orders for six mid-size boxships were placed by two owners at South Korean shipbuilders
Orders for new gas tankers are continuing to flow to South Korean shipyards, but China is bringing on more capacity to build high-value LNG carriers