Leonhardt & Blumberg has firmly denied recent reports suggesting that the company has expanded its order of methanol-ready medium-range (MR) tankers in China. Earlier rumors indicated that the German shipping company had added two more 49,500-deadweight ton ships to its existing order at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in Nansha for delivery in 2028. European brokers were the source of these claims, suggesting that the two additional ships had been contracted, increasing expectations about Leonhardt & Blumberg's future methanol-ready fleet. Currently, the company already has four MRs on order at the same shipyard. The denial from Leonhardt & Blumberg quells speculation regarding their immediate expansion plans in the methanol-ready segment. This move highlights the importance of direct communication from companies to address market rumors and provides clarity to stakeholders about their strategic decisions.

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