Hamburg-based GEFO Shipping Group has ordered a series of 10 small stainless-steel chemical tankers at China’s Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering.

The company disclosed it will be investing a “three-digit million amount” on these 10 newbuildings which will be delivered between 2026 and 2028.

GEFO said the “sea-going” vessels have been ordered for fleet renewal and expansion purposes.