Advanced Shipping & Trading S.A. reported in its Weekly Shipping Market Report for Week 30 of 2026 that Adani Shipping has committed the Capesize vessel “Aashna” to Chinese interests for USD 37.5 million.

Adani Shipping operates as the maritime arm of the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates with extensive port and logistics assets. The vessel is described as a 179,000 dwt Capesize built in 2012 by HHIC in the Philippines. The report also lists the vessel’s special survey and dry-docking status as SS/DD 10/2027 — a mandatory periodic inspection and maintenance requirement under international classification rules that owners factor into asset management and divestment timing.

The item appeared in Hellenic Shipping News under Weekly Shipbrokers Reports on 25/07/2026. The source cited for the market report is Advanced Shipping & Trading S.A.

Capesize vessels are among the largest dry bulk carriers and are commonly used for long-haul transportation of major bulk commodities such as iron ore and coal. Chinese buyers have historically been among the most active participants in the secondhand dry bulk sale-and-purchase market, consistent with China's position as the world's largest importer of iron ore and coal by sea. Sale-and-purchase reports from shipbrokers typically record vessel details including deadweight, year and yard of build, survey status, buyer interest and reported transaction value. Broader activity in this segment is tracked as an indicator of fleet renewal trends, freight market sentiment, and capital flows among shipping investors.