Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NOSC) is stepping up its fleet-expansion programme with an order for a pair of 1,100-teu containerships at Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard.

It lifts to nine the total number of newbuildings the Chinese liner company has under construction at domestic yards.

A source close to NOSC confirms the Wenchong order, adding that the newbuildings are slated for delivery at the end of 2015.

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