China’s Jiangsu Ocean Shipping (Josco) is upsizing the container ships it operates by ordering a series of feedermax newbuildings worth $180m.

The state-owned company has commissioned Jiangsu Soho Innovation & Technology, also known as Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding, to build four 3,000-teu ships to be delivered in 2027.

They would be the largest container vessels under Josco’s control.