Secondhand bulk carrier values hold steady as buyers stay active
Sale and purchase activity has continued at a measured pace across the size ranges.
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Secondhand values for modern bulk carriers have held broadly steady, with buyers remaining active across the main size ranges, brokers reported.
Reported transactions covered Supramax and Panamax units, with Japanese-built tonnage continuing to attract premium interest.
Sale and purchase specialists said the balance between available candidates and buyer appetite has kept pricing stable.
No individual transaction values are reported here beyond those disclosed in the source material.
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Based on reporting by Baltic Exchange: Secondhand bulk carrier values hold steady as buyers stay activeSource published 25 Aug 2026, 06:33 UTC · Retrieved 25 Aug 2026, 07:33 UTC · Editorial version generated 25 Aug 2026, 09:33 UTC · Verification: source_verified
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