Bahri Set to Expand Fleet and Boost Trade ShareAccording to a recent publication by Bloomberg, Bahri, the Saudi shipping giant, is gearing up for a significant expansion of its fleet as it aims to enhance its role in the nation’s trade landscape. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, known as Bahri, is strategically positioning itself to capture more business from key sectors such as oil and chemicals. Furthermore, plans are underway to acquire 20 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from IMI between 2029 and 2030. With a current fleet of 50 VLCCs already operational, this expansion could position Bahri as a leading global operator in this category. In totality, Bahri aims to increase its fleet size significantly by adding over 90 ships—almost doubling its existing count of 108 vessels according to Al-Subaey’s projections.