Greek owners Eastmed and Seanergy turn to China’s Hengli for bulker newbuilds

Two Greek shipowners have placed fresh orders in China as Hengli Heavy Industries continues to build its orderbook with European tonnage. The Dalian-based shipyard confirmed contracts for five bulk carriers worth around $211m from US-listed Seanergy Maritime and Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (Eastmed). Seanergy, led by chief executive Stamatis Tsantanis, has signed its first-ever shipbuilding contract, …