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26 August 2026

Ningbo Marine maps out five-ship bulker expansion

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Ningbo Marine maps out five-ship bulker expansion

Shanghai-listed Ningbo Marine is lining up another five bulk carrier newbuildings in China, expanding a fleet renewal programme that could see the owner add close to 600,000 dwt of fresh tonnage. The Zhejiang Energy-backed company has approved up to CNY980m ($136m) for four 65,000 dwt bulkers, while wholly owned Ningbo Marine Singapore has been cleared …

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