Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has struck a deal to splash out $522m on an order for dual-fuel vehicle carriers in China as it continues to show a hunger for newbuildings.

The Idan Ofer-controlled company has booked up to six 7,000-ceu pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs) at Jinling Shipyard.

The shipowner has ordered four vessels and signed up for options for two more.