A series of largely unreported chemical tanker orders has seen China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing) rise to the top of the league table for newbuildings among Chinese shipowners.
The Hong Kong-listed leasing company had a total of 42 ships on order at the start of January 2022 equivalent to 6% of the current orderbook by Chinese shipowners.
The total comprises 18 chemical tankers, 22 bulk carriers and two containerships, according to data compiled by UK shipbroker Clarksons.
