Asyad adds three dry bulk carriers to fleet: Oman’s Asyad Shipping has purchased three Newcastlemax dry bulk carriers for USD 209 mn, according to a public disclosure (pdf). The ships — each boasting a 208k deadweight tons capacity — are expected to be delivered by 1Q 2026.

Uptake secured? Asyad’s commercial subsidiary, Oman Charter Company, has inked a 10-year affreightment contract to deploy three Newcastlemax vessels to move dry bulk for an undisclosed global mining company, according to a separate public disclosure (pdf). The agreement will take effect by 2Q 2026, the disclosure noted.

This comes as part of a bid to diversify the goods moved by Asyad Shipping — originally a heavy mover of LNG in the region — by adding dry bulk to the roster as part of an expansion strategy. Asyad Shipping’s fleet — which now stands at some 90 vessels — will expand further into the transportation of ethylene and ammonia, Asyad Shipping CCO Imad Al Khadhuri said earlier this year. The company also plans on adding 33 oil, gas, and cargo tankers this year.

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