HSH Nordbank worried about Chinese-financed newbuild boom

Chinese leasing companies contribute to financing vessels which are not really needed, says HSH Nordbank's Global Head of Shipping, Christian Nieswandt, to ShippingWatch. Danske Bank and Danish Ship Finance have also noted a "different competition scenario."
Photo: HSH Nordbank
Photo: HSH Nordbank

Carriers are increasingly looking towards Chinese lenders when looking for financing for new ships.

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