Two companies from Germany and the Netherlands have jointly ordered up to eight general cargo ship newbuildings at Chowgule Group’s new Mangalore yard in India.

Leonhardt & Blumberg and Boomsma Shipping inked two firm and two optional vessels each, due for delivery from autumn 2025 onwards.

The low-emission 8,500-dwt vessels were jointly developed with Dutch ship design group Conoship International.