The company has confirmed an order for two 40,600-dwt vessels with an option for a further two.

Zhejiang Donghaian Shipbuilding yard will deliver the units in early 2015.

Tradewinds reported the initial order last year at the yard for a fee in the region of $96m.

For Yangfan the order marks its second in quick succession following a deal last month with Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL)/John T Essberger Group for six, 2,200-teu boxships worth $150m.

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