NEWS
May 28, 2026
DryDel Announces 3 Additional Japanese Newbuildings Ahead of Posidonia 2026
Ahead of Posidonia2026, we are proud to announce a further expansion of our newbuilding programme with the signing of 3 additional dry bulk vessels at leading Japanese shipyards.
The 3 new agreements include:
➡️ One Kamsarmax 82,000 dwt at Shin Kurushima S/Y, with delivery expected within 2028
➡️ One Ultramax 64,000 dwt at Nihon Shipyard (Imabari), with delivery scheduled for 2029
➡️ One Ultramax 64,000 dwt at Oshima Shipyard, with delivery scheduled for 2030
All three vessels will be Tier III / Phase 3 compliant, next-generation super eco designs focused on fuel efficiency, lower emissions and long-term commercial competitiveness.
Since 2021, DryDel has placed more than 20 newbuilding orders exclusively at top-tier Japanese shipyards, representing a considerable dry bulk investment across vessel segments ranging from Handysize to Capesize.
Over the past two years alone, the Company has successfully taken delivery of 10 Japanese-built newbuildings. Following these latest agreements, DryDel’s forward hashtag#newbuilding programme now stands at 11 vessels, with total capacity exceeding 1.2 million tons.
Commenting on the expansion, CEO Costas Delaportas stated:
“At DryDel Shipping, we continue to invest exclusively in Japanese shipbuilding, with a long-term perspective & strong confidence in the quality & excellence that Japanese yards consistently deliver.
For us, this is not simply an investment strategy, but a long-standing partnership built on mutual trust & shared values developed over many years.
Our objective is not growth for the sake of growth, but the development of a modern, efficient & commercially competitive fleet that creates lasting value for our charterers and partners worldwide.
We remain committed to investing in high-quality Japanese-built vessels that deliver lower emissions, operational efficiency & long-term competitiveness.”
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