China's Jinhai Heavy Industry is known to have won an order for two bulkers from a Greek owner.
The Laskaridis group of Greece is planning to expand its activity in the dry-bulk sector and is close to ordering newbuildings. But it has not as yet put pen to paper.
Meanwhile, some brokers report that the group has already booked two 64,000-dwt bulkers at Jinhai for delivery in early 2014. The ships are said to be costing $26m each.
However, commercial director Yannis Lagarias says no contract has yet been inked, however confirmed, "We are looking and discussing a project with a couple of shipyards and have discussed specifications and other issues."
Added, "We are not very far but on the other hand we have not signed."