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vessel order
Logistics Aruna Shipping Doubles Down With 10-Ship Ultramax Bulk Carrier Programme in China
Turkey's Aruna Shipping has ordered up to 10 ultramax bulk carriers from Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding's new Zhoushan operation, including six firm 64,500 dwt vessels and four options. The order, valued at up to $350 million, will more than double Aruna's owned fleet and marks a shift into larger dry bulk tonnage. Deliveries are expected from Q2 2028 through 2030, according to shipbuilding databases.
Logistics KC Maritime Returns to China for Ultramax Pair at Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding
Hong Kong-based bulker owner KC Maritime has ordered two 63,500 dwt ultramax vessels from Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding, marking its return to the newbuilding market since 2022. No price or delivery dates have been disclosed. The company currently operates four kamsarmaxes and eight ultramax/supramax vessels.
Logistics China Merchants Energy Shipping orders 10 newbuildings across tanker, container, and bulk segments
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has approved the construction of 10 newbuildings across tanker, container, and bulk segments. The order includes five aframax tankers, four 1,800 teu container feeders, and one 210,000 dwt newcastlemax bulker. This is part of a broader fleet renewal programme that also includes earlier orders for VLCCs and methanol-ready boxships.
Logistics Bahri Logistics Orders Two Advanced Offshore Support Vessels from Grandweld Shipyard for Ras Tanura Operations
Bahri Logistics, a unit of Saudi shipowner Bahri, has signed a newbuild agreement with Grandweld Shipyard to construct two advanced offshore service vessels. The custom-built vessels will support operations at Ras Tanura Port and align with Bahri's fleet modernization strategy.
Logistics Asiatic Lloyd Orders Three LR2 Tankers at HD Hyundai Philippines Yard
Singapore-based Asiatic Lloyd has ordered three LR2 product tankers at HD Hyundai's Philippines yard, marking its return to larger tanker newbuildings. The 115,000 dwt vessels are priced at about $73m each and will deliver in 2028 and 2029. The order adds to the operator's diversified fleet, which includes eight MR2 product tankers and containerships.
Logistics SBM and Solstad's New Deepwater Vessel Order
SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore have ordered a new deepwater construction vessel, set for delivery in 2029. This vessel will enhance their capabilities in ocean infrastructure installation.