The week in newbuildings: Combined 41 ships ordered across major vessel segments
- In dry cargo, Turkish shipowner Eos Group placed an order at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry for four vessels, comprising two handysize bulkers and two ultramaxes
- In the containership sector, Global Ship Lease ordered five more midsize vessels backed by long-term charters
- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering secured contracts for three very large gas carriers, including one 90,000 cu m ship for Dorian LPG
Ordering activity underlines continued resilience of global shipbuilding demand as owners invest in new dry cargo carriers, containerships, gas carriers and tankers
