Pistiolis in for 10 MR tanker newbuilds in China

Greek shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis has re-entered the newbuilding market, placing an order for 10 MR product tankers in China in a deal approaching $500m. Pistiolis’ privately held Central Group has signed up for the 50,000 dwt vessels at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), marking the group’s first newbuilding contract in China after years of relying on …