Meadway Bulkers splashes out on ultramax series in China

Greek dry bulk owner Meadway Bulkers has been linked to an order for six ultramax newbuildings at China's Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding, marking its largest shipbuilding commitment since becoming a standalone company in 2021. Splash understands the George Delaportas-controlled outfit has contracted six 64,500 dwt vessels, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2030. Shipbuilding sources said…