Dry Bulk Cargo Sector Dry bulk cargo transportation sector operates through Bahri Dry Bulk Company LLC (BDB), which is owned 60% by Bahri and 40% by ARASCO . BDB is specialized in transporting grains, cereals and other dry bulk cargo. In March 2014, BDB received the last carrier out of the 5 Kamsarmax carriers. Construction of these 5 carriers started in 2012 under a contract signed with a prominent international shipyard. These carriers have large capacity, consume less fuel and include state-of-art technologies compatible with the highest ecological standards. Main achievements of 2014
All ships under construction were received Time chartered ships returned to their owners
Partnership between Bahri and ARASCO, the strategic partner of BDB, developed Marketing activities intensified, aiming to expand the Company’s businesses.
Specifications of dry bulk cargo fleet as of December 31, 2014
Year built & deliv- ery year
Beam (m)
Length (m)
Horse- power
Speed (knots)
Speed (knots)
#
Ship
DWT
Draft (m)
1 Bahri Arasco 2013
81,800
14.45
32.26
224.5
9,840
14.5
17
2 Bahri Grain
2014
81,800
14.45
32.26
224.5
9,840
14.5
17
3 Bahri Bulk
2014
81,800
14.45
32.26
224.5
9,840
14.5
17
4 Bahri Wafi
2014
81,800
14.45
32.26
224.5
9,840
14.5
17
5 Bahri Trader
2014
81,800
14.45
32.26
224.5
9,840
14.5
17
BDB conducts different activities to expand its businesses in order to remain a leading company in the Middle East.
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