Intra-Asia boxship specialist SITC International Holdings has returned to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding with an order for six firm 2,600-teu newbuildings.

The deal includes options to book four more vessels.

The six firm ships are scheduled for delivery between September 2022 and January 2023.

Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said the latest order follows contracts signed by SITC in August and November for four 2,400-teu boxships, a 2,700-teu vessel and six 1,800-teu ships, with options for six more of these smaller ships.