China’s state-owned Chengxi Shipyard has reportedly won ­orders for up to eight kamsarmax newbuildings — but the deal may trigger discontent among owners.

CSSC Leasing — the leasing arm of China State Shipbuilding Corp — and Minsheng Financial Leasing (MFL) are each said to have ordered two firm, 82,000-dwt vessels at the shipyard, with two options.

The price of the newbuildings has not been disclosed.