The week in newbuildings: Strong momentum maintained as 75 new ships contracted
- Newbuilding activity stayed strong in the second half of August, with 75 new ships ordered
- The contracting spree covered dry cargo carriers, boxships, LNG carriers, cruise, tankers and vehicle carriers
Notable deals included 18 containerships ordered by Cosco, six MR2 product tankers contracted by Torm and up to 14 large car and truck carriers ordered by Höegh Autoliners
