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Latsco contracts for three ultramaxes at Oshima 

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersSeptember 21, 2023
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Greece’s Latsco Shipping has ordered three 64,000 dwt bulk carriers at Oshima Shipbuilding, Japan’s largest shipyard by orderbook.

Latsco’s first move in dry cargo was in 2016 when it acquired four secondhand supramaxes. Latsco now controls a fleet of LNG, LPG, tankers, bulkers and containers.

This week’s orders mark the first time the shipping line has ordered in Japan in its 70-year history. 

“The quality, culture and expertise of Oshima played a vital role in Latsco’s decision to proceed with this order,” Latsco stated in a release. 

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersSeptember 21, 2023
620 Less than a minute
Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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