Deutsche-Afrika Linien/John T Essberger Group (DAL/JTE) is putting its focus on boxships and chemical tankers after quietly exiting the dry bulk sector.
The German shipowner has purchased the 6,589-teu Mataquito (built 2010) and is proceeding with an eight-ship chemical tanker newbuilding order.
That comes after the sale of three handysize bulkers — its last dry bulk vessels.
The moves are part of a plan designed to steer the company back to its roots, a spokesperson confirmed.
