Bank of China has extended a USD 179.55 million buyer’s credit facility to STX Pan Ocean recently in relation to the South Korean shipper’s acquisition of three 17,600 DWT bulkers ordered at Jiangsu New Century Shipyard. Jiangsu New Century Shipyard is one of the largest private shipbuilding groups in China who has built over 100 ships for owners in Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. This successful transaction was initiated by Bank of China’s branch in Jiangsu province, upon news of STX Pan Ocean’s difficulty in securing finance for the ships. This year, STX Pan Ocean has earmarked USD 203 million to invest in 6 vessels.
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