Agricore Shipping has again turned to the shipbuilding market to expand its fleet.

The Chinese-owned, Hong Kong-registered company has struck a deal with Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for four 63,500-dwt bulk carriers.

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TradeWinds was unable to reach Agricore for comment, but a source close to the deal confirmed the contract.