Seatrade Maritime is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC

Informa PLC|ABOUT US|INVESTOR RELATIONS|TALENT

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

Events Podcasts Reports Advertise

Red Sea Crisis

Transport

Recent in Transport

Recent in Ports

Recent in Safety

Recent in Ship Operations

Recent in Sustainability

Recent in Offshore

Recent in Event News

JOVO orders LPG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard

Chinese private company JOVO Group has ordered an LPG carrier from CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard with a contract value of $78.88m.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

June 8, 2021

1 Min Read

Photo: Scott Graham - Unsplash

The 93,000 cu m LPG carrier is scheduled for delivery before 15 January 2024.

LPG is one of the main products of JOVO and the company is aiming to stabilize LPG supply via the operation of self-owned vessel and reduce dependence on leasing ship.

JOVO started its business from LPG trading, and then expanded to clean energy field, covering the whole industry chain including international purchase, storage, logistics and sale.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

See more from Katherine Si

Get the latest maritime news, analysis and more delivered to your inbox

Join 12,000+ members of the maritime community