London-based Lomar Shipping has placed an order for two 2,700 TEU container vessels and an option for an additional two vessels with China's Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard.

Lomar Shipping, subsidiary of Libra Group, had earlier ordered six 2,200 TEU container vessels at Guangzhou Wenchong, subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

Financial details and delivery dates of the newbuildings were not disclosed.

The Chinese yard said the newbuildings will be designed by CSSC's 708 Research Institute, the Seatrade Maritime News reported.

"Under current adverse market conditions, the company has still been able to win orders and at the same time continue to enhance our product offering in container vessels. We also expect to raise our global competitiveness," Guangzhou Wenchong said on its website.