Korea's Hyundai LNG Shipping (HLS) is expanding into the LPG sector with a new VLGC order at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

The company said the 84,600-cbm ship will be delivered in the third quarter of 2020.

It has a seven-year charter, plus options, lined up with a global energy company, it said.

The newbuilding contract has an optional ship attached.