The Laskaridis group of Greeceis planning to expand its activity in the dry-bulk sector and is close to ordering new buildings. But it has not as yet put pen to paper.

 

Meanwhile, some brokers report that the group has already booked two 64,000-dwt bulkers at Jinhai for delivery in early 2014. The ships are said to be costing $26meach.

 

However, commercial director Yannis Lagarias says no contract has yet been inked, however confirmed, "We are looking and discussing a project with a couple of shipyards and have discussed specifications and other issues." Added, "We are not very far but on the other hand we have not signed."

 

In November, 2011, Jinhai Heavy Industry also booked 1+1 newbuilding 64,000-dwt bulkers from Kyma of Greece, $28ma ship to be delivered in early 2014.