en.Wedoany.com Reported - Greek DryDel Shipping (DryDel Shipping) is expanding its newbuilding program by ordering three additional bulk carriers at Japanese shipyards, further enlarging its fleet.

Ahead of the Posidonia 2026 international maritime exhibition in Athens next week, DryDel, led by Costas Delaportas, announced these orders. Specifically, it has placed an order for one 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax vessel at Shin Kurushima Shipyard, scheduled for delivery in 2028; one 64,000 dwt Ultramax at Nihon Shipyard (Imabari), planned for delivery in 2029; and another 64,000 dwt Ultramax at Oshima Shipyard, expected for delivery in 2030.

Reports indicate that all three vessels will comply with Tier III and Phase 3 standards and feature a "next-generation super eco-design" aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Since 2021, the Athens-based company has ordered over 20 newbuildings at Japanese shipyards, covering dry bulk investments across segments from handysize to capesize. In the past two years alone, it has taken delivery of 10 Japanese-built new vessels. Under the latest agreements, DryDel's forward newbuilding program has increased to 11 ships, with a total capacity exceeding 1.2 million tons.

Commenting on the expansion, Costas Delaportas, CEO of DryDel Shipping, stated that the company continues to invest exclusively in Japanese shipbuilding, based on a long-term vision and confidence in the quality and excellence consistently provided by Japanese yards. He emphasized that this is not just an investment strategy but a long-term partnership built on years of mutual trust and shared values. The company's goal is not growth for its own sake, but to develop a modern, efficient, and commercially competitive fleet that creates value for global charterers and partners. DryDel remains committed to investing in high-quality, Japanese-built vessels to reduce emissions, improve operational efficiency, and ensure long-term competitiveness.

Recently, the company added the Ultramax newbuilding DELMAX66 to its fleet. This vessel, built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, has been named and delivered. It is the third newbuilding DryDel has taken delivery of in 2026 and the ninth to join its fleet in the past two years, bringing the average fleet age down to 2.2 years.

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