Ofer-backed XT Shipping returns to yards with Chinese newbuild deal

Israel’s XT Shipping has returned to the newbuilding market with a pair of containerships in China. The maritime arm of Idan Ofer and Udi Angel’s XT Group has contracted 3,160 teu scrubber-fitted units at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard. The vessels, with price tag yet to be revealed, are slated for delivery between November …