Finland's Meriaura is on the hunt for more ships after chartering in its biggest cargo vessel.

It has signed a long-term deal with Aalto Shipping Company to bring in the 8,700-dwt Airisto (built 2000), formerly Ara Amsterdam.

Start-up Aalto said it had acquired the vessel after buying two bulkers earlier this year to begin operations. The seller was Ara Ship Management of the Netherlands.