The prices offered by Chinese and South Korean shipyards have fallen by about 40 per cent. A handysize now costs around USD 25 million, compared to USD 40 million 18 months ago. A Capesize newbuilding can be ordered for USD 56 million, compared to almost USD 100 million. ”It is better for owners to get a newbuilding and build it the way you want it, rather than take a resale at higher price to gain just an extra six or seven months trading”, Pluton Varvaros, broker at Greek Allied Shipbroking told Lloyd’s List.
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about 17 years ago
Shipyard sale attracts shipowners
The prices offered by Chinese and South Korean shipyards have fallen by about 40 per cent. A handysize now costs around USD 25 million, compared to USD 40 million 18 months ago. A Capesize newbuilding can be ordered for USD 56 million, compared to almost USD 100 million. ”It is better for owners to
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