Pacific Basin Acquires Four New Handysize Vessels from Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering

in the first half of 2028, feature advanced fuel-efficient, open-hatch, and logs-fitted designs, offering greater cargo capacity and flexibility compared to earlier models. This acquisition doubles Pacific Basin's newbuilding programme, which previously included four Ultramax vessels announced in November 2024. The company stated that these moves are part of its strategic focus on fleet renewal and growth to enhance operational scale, efficiency, and compliance with stricter fuel-efficiency regulations.