Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is extending his shipbuilding campaign into the dry bulk sector， with his Capital Maritime & Trading placing an order for two capesize bulk carriers at China’s Hengli Shipbuilding.

Several shipbuilding sources confirmed the deal， saying delivery of the 180，000 dwt units is scheduled for late 2026. The order adds to Capital Maritime’s already busy newbuilding program across tankers， LNG carriers， and container ships.

The capesize order follows Marinakis’ recent move for a 306，000 dwt VLCC at Hengli Heavy Industries， part of a growing series of contracts by top Greek owners at Chinese yards. That VLCC deal， valued at about $118m， mirrors similar projects by John Fredriksen and George Procopiou at the Dalian-based builder， with deliveries expected between 2026 and 2027.

Hengli has rapidly become a go-to shipbuilder for high-end Greek tonnage， with multiple owners signing up for newbuilds from kamsarmax to capesize range.

For Marinakis， the latest capesize order signals continued confidence in large dry bulk trades and in China’s cost-competitive shipbuilding sector. Capital Maritime’s diversified fleet and strong newbuilding pipeline now span every major shipping segment — from LNG and crude to containers and dry bulk.