Handysize bulk carrier values up 63% in year
While sales of secondhand bulkers have declined recently, average sale prices have risen considerably in the past 12 months with the handysize sector showing greatest growth
Brokers report the sale of an 18-year-old Japanese-owned capesize to Chinese buyers for $18.8m, while four kamsarmax bulkers, four supramaxes and three handysize units also changed hands