Doun Kisen bulks up with four newbuilds in China

Japan’s Doun Kisen has boosted its bulk carrier orderbook in China with four additional newbuilds. Multiple broking outfits report the diversified shipowner has returned to Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for a pair of kamsarmax and ultramax vessels each. The 82,000 dwt and 63,500 dwt units, costing about $37.3m and $35.3m, respectively are expected …