Greek owner Enesel Group has returned to the dry bulk market, with two capesize vessels at China’s Hengli Shipbuilding.
The move on the 181,500 dwt newbuilds marks a re-entry into the segment for the Lemos family-controlled company, led by Andonis and Filippos Lemos, after stepping back from bulk shipping in recent years.
The units are slated for delivery in the third quarter of 2027, according to the company’s website, and add to the Dalian-based yard’s growing list of orders from Greek owners.
Enesel’s latest move follows a period of fleet reshaping after last year’s exit from the dry bulk segment with the sale of three capesize vessels to Hayfin Capital, part of a broader effort to streamline its portfolio.
Alongside its bulk exit, Enesel has also been active on the tanker side, offloading several vessels, including aframax/LR2s and VLCCs, at firm prices during a strong market cycle. Today, the group’s fleet is understood to comprise 14 tankers and 11 containerships.
The decision to move back into dry bulk comes as appetite for large bulk carriers has picked up pace. Capesize and newcastlemax orders have accelerated in recent months, driven in part by expectations of long-term demand for iron ore trades and a tightening supply outlook.
Greek owners have been at the forefront of this trend with at least 12 of nearly 30 capesize and newcastlemax vessels contracted in the first quarter of 2026. Companies such as Seanergy Maritime, Danaos, Maran Dry and Navios Maritime Partners have all been active in the segment.
Source: Splash247
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