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Swiss commodity trader and shipowner Mercuria Energy Group has stepped up its fleet growth across dry bulk and tankers with fresh newbuilding deals in China ... The vessels are slated for delivery in 2028, with pricing reported at around $77.5m per ship.

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Polemis tied to suezmax order in China

Splash24/7 13 Jan 2026

Adam Polemis’ New Shipping has been tied to fresh Chinese tonnage, extending its suezmax tanker orderbook and newbuilding programme that has gathered pace over the past year ... New Shipping has been steadily building exposure to the suezmax market ... .

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Kyoei Tanker adds VLCC slot at JMU

Splash24/7 13 Jan 2026

Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker is expanding its VLCC fleet with a 310,000 newbuild ordered at Japan Marine United’s Ariake yard, with delivery slated for 2029 ... Funding will be covered through a mix of internal resources and bank financing ... .

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Hanwha seeks to expand Philly shipyard and acquire US yards to boost naval production

Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide 12 Jan 2026

... United States, and acquiring additional shipyards in the country.

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Fujian Highton orders up to seven large MPP newbuildings as it targets 100-ship fleet

Tradewinds 12 Jan 2026

Chinese company is paying less than $43m each for the 62,000-dwt heavy-lift newbuilding ....

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Seacon steps into newcastlemax newbuilds with Qingdao Beihai deal

Splash24/7 12 Jan 2026

Seacon Shipping Group has moved deeper into the large bulker space, signing contracts for two 210,000 dwt newcastlemax newbuildings at Chinese state-run Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding ... Each ship will measure 300 m in length with a 50 m beam ... .

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Agricore taps Soho Chuangke for ultramax newbuilds

Splash24/7 12 Jan 2026

Fleet data from VesselsValue shows Agricore has sold over 10 vessels and acquired nearly 20 in recent years ... The shipyard operates under the Soho Chuangke name following its rebranding from Sainty Shipbuilding ... .

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Purus adds Samsung LNG newbuilds to expanding gas fleet

Splash24/7 12 Jan 2026

Purus has returned to South Korea for a fresh LNG carrier newbuilding deal, pressing ahead with the expansion of its gas fleet ... The owner has now been confirmed as Purus ... The ships will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system ... .

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UK owner goes for unmanned ‘robotic’ multipurpose newbuildings at Vard

Tradewinds 12 Jan 2026

Ocean Infinity returns to shipbuilder for four-ship deal ....

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Eastern Pacific Shipping dives in with first LNG carrier orders

Tradewinds 12 Jan 2026

Company adds Chinese-built duo to 63-vessel gas shipping portfolio ....

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Alternative-fuelled vessel orders plummet by half in 2025 amid lower newbuilding numbers

Tradewinds 12 Jan 2026

Class society says the past year was shaped by ‘regulatory uncertainty and market recalibration’ ....

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Agricore orders four ultramax bulk carriers at Chinese yard

Mercuria lines up fleet growth at Chinese yards

Polemis tied to suezmax order in China

Kyoei Tanker adds VLCC slot at JMU

Hanwha seeks to expand Philly shipyard and acquire US yards to boost naval production

Fujian Highton orders up to seven large MPP newbuildings as it targets 100-ship fleet

Seacon steps into newcastlemax newbuilds with Qingdao Beihai deal

Agricore taps Soho Chuangke for ultramax newbuilds

Purus adds Samsung LNG newbuilds to expanding gas fleet

UK owner goes for unmanned ‘robotic’ multipurpose newbuildings at Vard

Eastern Pacific Shipping dives in with first LNG carrier orders

Alternative-fuelled vessel orders plummet by half in 2025 amid lower newbuilding numbers

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