Trader Vitol has placed an order for up to two bitumen/asphalt carrier newbuildings at China State Shipbuilding Corp’s Chengxi Shipyard in a deal for one firm 37,000-dwt ship plus one optional vessel.
A Vitol spokeswoman said the company is committed to expanding its bitumen offering globally.
A Chengxi executive confirmed the contract, adding that it marked the first time that his company will work with the commodity giant.
