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Chengxi Shipyard lands first ever order for chemical tankers

CSSC Chengxi Shipyard has bagged its first ever deal to build chemical tankers with an order made by Sweden’s Ektank for four 18,600 dwt units.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

April 25, 2016

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The subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), which builds mainly bulk carriers, said the maiden order for chemical tankers points to the yard’s progression on constructing higher value ships.

The first of the four new chemical tankers is scheduled to be delivered in the first half of 2018. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

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