Schoeller Holdings has placed an order for a series of product tankers at Chengxi Shipyard, marking a return to the Chinese yard as the Cyprus-based owner works to double the size of its MR fleet. The move follows the delivery of the MR tanker Cape Brasilia from Chengxi in May, the most recent addition to Schoeller's expanding fleet. According to TrustedDocks orderbook data, the order covers four 50,000 dwt MR tankers running on conventional fuel, priced at about USD 45 million per vessel, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2030; the order was reported by Tradewinds on 7 September 2026. Schoeller Holdings has been steadily building up its presence in the MR tanker segment, positioning itself to capture demand in the clean products trade. The decision to return to Chengxi Shipyard for further newbuildings underscores continued confidence in the yard's construction capabilities as the owner pursues its fleet-expansion strategy. The order comes amid a broader wave of tanker newbuilding activity, with several owners placing fresh contracts at Asian shipyards this year as they seek to renew and grow fleets ahead of anticipated demand in the product tanker market. Schoeller Holdings' latest commitment adds to a busy period for tanker ordering across the sector.
