Bank of Communications Financial Leasing (Bocomm Leasing) is said to have signed up for six ultra-large containerships at Chinese shipyards, with the backing of Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC).
Industry players said Bocomm Leasing has split the order for the 24,000-teu newbuildings equally between Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group), Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
Officials at Bocomm Leasing were unavailable for comment.
A shipbuilding source familiar with the deal confirmed the order, adding that MSC had chartered the vessels on a long-term basis.
