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title: "Ardmore Shipping exercises options for two 40,500-dwt Handysize tankers at Wuhu Shipyard"
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description: "Ardmore Shipping has exercised options for two additional 40,500-dwt Handysize product/chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard. This action brings the total order to six vessels under similar terms, with deliveries scheduled from late 2028 onward. No further newbuilding options remain outstanding."
datetime: "2026-08-27T12:04:02.000Z"
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# Ardmore Shipping exercises options for two 40,500-dwt Handysize tankers at Wuhu Shipyard

-   Ardmore Shipping exercised options for two additional 40,500 dwt Handysize product/chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard. \* The move lifts the order to six vessels on similar terms. \* Deliveries are scheduled from late 2028 onward. \* No further newbuilding options remain outstanding. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ardmore Shipping Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202608270800PR\_NEWS\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_NY35152) on August 27, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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