https://splash247.com/drydel-places-first-bulker-order-under-new-brand/


Drydel Shipping, formerly known as Meadway Shipping and Trading, has expanded its fleet by contracting its first newbuild under its new name. Led by Costas Dellaportas, the Greek bulker player secured a deal with Shin Kurushima Dockyard in Japan for the construction of a 64,000 dwt ultramax vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2026. While brokers estimate similar tonnage to cost between $34m and $35m, specific details of this order remain undisclosed. Drydel, established in February to distinguish itself from Meadway Bulkers founded by Costas' brother George Dellaportas in 2021, now boasts a fleet of 11 owned bulkers alongside 19 chartered-in ships. With an additional 10 newbuilds set for delivery between 2024 and 2026, Drydel solidifies its position in the shipping industry.