A public online auction for the bulk carrier "ZJ2026-0054" has been scheduled for August 26, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 Beijing Time. The bidding will take place on the www.shipbid.net platform. This vessel, with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 7,430t, is registered under the ZC class and has its port of registry in Ningbo, China. It is designed for coastal trading operations.
The vessel's specifications include a length overall (LOA) of 109.9 meters, a molded breadth (MLB) of 18.5 meters, and a molded depth (MLD) of 8.6 meters. Its gross tonnage (GTR) is 5519, and net tonnage (NRT) is 3090. The full load displacement is 10097.4t at a 6.05-meter draft.
For freight forwarders and operators, this auction presents a potential opportunity to acquire a coastal bulk carrier. Such vessels are typically used for domestic or regional short-sea shipping, which can be crucial for feeder services or transporting commodities along a country's coastline. The acquisition of such a vessel could impact regional capacity and potentially offer new routing options for specific types of bulk cargo within China's coastal trade lanes.
