The week in newbuildings: China picks up 83% of orders
- Chinese shipbuilders continue to mop up the majority of newbuilding contracts
- The dry cargo sector dominated ordering activity in the past week
- For the first time since April no containership orders were placed
Firm orders for two general cargoships, three tankers and 11 bulk carriers were signed in the past week, while Stena RoRo confirmed a letter of intent for up to six ro-ro cargo carriers
