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Lepta Shipping signs for up to 12 kamsarmaxes at Yangzijiang

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJune 5, 2023
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Bulk carrier orders continue to flood in. Tokyo-based Lepta Shipping has returned to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, signing for 10 firm 82,500 dwt kamsarmaxes in a deal that comes with two options. 

The firm vessels are due for delivery from the first quarter of 2026, and close out the yard’s slots through to early 2027. 

Lepta has ordered boxships, capes and kamsarmaxes at Yangzijiang over the past six years.  

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJune 5, 2023
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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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