Ebe breaks new ground with Chinese newcastlemax order

Belgian shipowner Ebe has placed its first-ever shipbuilding order in China, marking a return to the large bulker segment after nearly a decade. The Basile Aloy-led company has ordered two firm plus one optional 210,000 dwt ammonia-ready newcastlemax bulk carriers at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, with delivery of the firm vessels scheduled for the first half …