Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s subsidiary Jiangsu New Yangzi Shpbuiding Co., Ltd has recently conclued a newbuilding contract for the construction of five 82,000dwt Kamsarmax bulkers with Global Maritime Investments.
It if formerly rumored that GMS ordered four 82,000dwt units at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and one same unit at Chengxi Shipyard. Howevera, according to Greek Callimanopulos group that the company has only ordered five 82,000dwt Kamsarmax bulkers at a cost of $27.0m apiece with a total value of $130.0m. The delivery schecule has not been disclosed.
GMI is one of biggest traders globally and boast a fleet of 60-80 vessesls, including 7 Capesize bulkers and more than 20 Panamax bulkers.