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sailings from the Baltic and the European Continent to West Africa, as well as from the Black Sea and the Mediterranean to West Africa- and vice versa.”
Several vessels trade inter-African parcels permanently, connecting ports within the region. Approximately 90 percent of sailings are Africa-based. The remaining ten percent reposition vessels for further West African trade. Breadbox has maintained this pattern since its founding.
Currently, the company is renewing its fleet through two projects. The NB3800 project involves four 3800 deadweight tonnage gearless coasters under construction in China, with deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026. The vessels are tailored for Breadbox’ s trading patterns, offering what it calls a speed-to-consumption ratio that boosts efficiency. The ships are designed to accommodate future alternative fuels and propulsion technologies.
For the second project, Breadbox is collaborating with Aykop Shipping in Turkey on the construction of four geared 5800 deadweight ton tweendeck vessels. The ships will enhance cargo-handling flexibility and improve energy efficiency for West African trade.
The partnership with Aykop Shipyard goes beyond new build projects. The Aykop X-fleet vessels, whose names end with an X, operate as part of the Breadbox fleet and are mostly 8000 deadweight tonnage geared multipurpose vessels that handle a range of cargo types and port conditions across West Africa. Breadbox and Aykop are planning more fleet expansion to keep vessels aligned with West African trade.
“ Our collaboration with Aykop Shipyard in Turkey is a cornerstone of our renewal and fleet development strategy,” Joris notes.“ The entire Aykop X-fleet is now part of the Breadbox operational fleet.”
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