The week in newbuildings: Ordering activity strengthens after Asia holidays
- Strong ordering activity reflects continued fleet renewal activity across most vessel sectors
- In the dry bulk sector, Suisse-Atlantique ordered five 63,500 dwt ultramax bulkers while Maran Dry Management exercised options for two capesize units
- In the boxship sector, Costamare added four 3,100 teu containerships to an earlier order of six at Zhoushan Changhong
Orders for a total of 43 merchant ships were recorded in the past week across most major cargo carrying sectors, including a rare order for vehicle carriers
