Suisse-Atlantique takes Chinese bulker orderbook to seven

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Swiss dry bulk owner Suisse-Atlantique expanded its newbuilding program in China by ordering two 40,500 dwt open-hatch ships, increasing its orderbook at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyard to seven vessels. The additional ultramaxes will be constructed at the Guangdong yard, reflecting significant fleet expansion.

Swiss dry bulk owner Suisse-Atlantique has expanded its newbuilding programme in China with two 40,500 dwt open-hatch ships, taking its orderbook at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyard to seven vessels. The André family-controlled group confirmed the latest pair this week, adding them to five ultramaxes already contracted at the Guangdong yard. All seven ships are scheduled to …