Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Maritime has been linked to an order for eight 6,400 teu containerships at China’s Hengli Heavy Industry, extending a boxship newbuilding drive now worth more than $1.6bn. Brokers price the vessels at around $80m each, putting the total investment at $640m. Deliveries are scheduled across 2028 and 2029. The London-based owner and …