China hulk import rose in May

China hulk import rose in May

According to the latest statistics data, China imported 19 hulks in May 2005, weighing 310'000 tons. Average hulk import price was around $273.86 per short ton in May, and compared with April 2005, the transaction quantity in May rose while the unit price dropped. The transaction data on the major vessels are summarized as follows: 1. Cargo vessel Vessel Name: NO RAN BONG. Made in North Korea, 1972 Weight: 2135.85 short ton. Transaction price: $291.92 per short ton. 2. Barge: Vessel name: SHIN KAI. Made in Japan, 1977 Weight: 3'880 short ton. Transaction price: $270 per short ton. 3. Fisher Vessel name: ALMAZ Made in Poland, 1978 Weight: 2'310 short ton Transaction price: $262 per short ton. 4. Oil Tanker Vessel name: BALONGAN Made in Japan, 1975 Weight: 8'084 short ton Transaction price: $255 per short ton 5. Liquefied gas ship Vessel name: HAN YANG GAS Made in Japan, 1973 Weight: 1'110.95 short ton Transaction price: $310 per short ton