Colombo-based Laugfs Gas Plc confirms it plans to grow over the next two years with the focus on products tankers and gas carriers.

Chief executive Ashan de Silva said: “We are looking to acquire products tankers and LPG gas carriers that will provide us with long-term employment opportunities.”

He declines to reveal the number of ships the company wants to add over the next few months but says it is scouting the secondhand market.

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