Schoeller Holdings is again blazing the newbuilding trail and is poised to place an order for large multipurpose (MPP) ships.

The Cyprus-based company is in talks for up to four MPPs with China’s Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard.

The newbuilding contract is believed to comprise heavylift vessels with three 350-tonne cranes and container capacity in excess of 2,000 teu, according to consultancy Alphaliner.