Why Small Bulk Carriers = Big Returns Now

1. Canal Chaos Fuels Regional Routes 

Panama/Suez disruptions force cargo onto nimble coastal networks. Small bulk carriers (10k-40k DWT) now dominate routes like: 

- Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore (coal, bauxite) 

- Gulf-India-East Africa (grains, cement) 

- Vietnam-Thailand-Philippines (steel, aggregates)  

2. Nearshoring Boom in Your Backyard 

Factory shifts to Vietnam/India/Saudi Arabia spike demand for short-sea haulers. Charter rates for 35k DWT Ultramax ships hit $15,200/day in Q2 2025 – up 46% since June .   

3. Low Entry, Fast Payback  

Quality secondhand vessels (e.g., 2015-built 38k DWT) cost $9M-$14M – 40% cheaper than newbuilds. ROI typically takes 2-3 years vs. 5+ years for new ships . 

### Real Case: From One Ship to a Fleet

> Client: Captain Raj (Malaysian Operator) 

> Ship: 2016-built 38k DWT Ultramax bulk carrier 

> Purchase Price: $10.2M (via VesselsLink Global, 2023) 

> Route: Port Klang → Ho Chi Minh → Surabaya 

> Cargo: Palm oil, cement, steel coils 

> Results:  Daily Earnings: $12,500 (avg. Q1-Q2 2025) 

> Daily OPEX: $6,300 

> Net Profit (18 months): $2.1M 

> Next Step: Returned in 2025 to order a **new 64k DWT eco-ship** from China for expanded India-Gulf routes . 

 Step 1: Match Vessel Size to Your Trade

*Tip:*  80% of our SEA/MENA clients choose 12-15 year-old Ultramax vessels – balancing cost ($11M-$15M) and remaining lifespan (15+ years) .

 Step 2: Why China Dominates Secondhand Bulk (Especially for Asia)

**✅ Price Advantage:** 

- Chinese-built 40k DWT bulkers cost **20-30% less** than Japanese/European peers (e.g., 2018 Ultramax: $13.2M in China vs. $16.8M in Greece) . 

**✅ Climate-Adapted Designs:** 

Ships from yards like **Yangzijiang** & **CSSC Huangpu** are engineered for tropical waters (high humidity/salinity resistance) – critical for SEA/MENA operations .   

**✅ Parts & Crew Ecosystem:** 

- Engine parts readily available in Singapore/Dubai 

- Certified crews from Philippines/India onboard in <30 days 

Step 3: Future-Proof Your Fleet (Without Breaking the Bank)

**Green Upgrades That Pay Off:** 

- **Wind-Assisted Propulsion:** Retrofit **BARTech WindWings** (like Berge Bulk’s *Berge Olympus*) to cut fuel use by 15-20% – pays back in <4 years . 

- **Shaft Generators:** Save 5-8% on fuel via waste-heat recovery (fits 90% of Chinese-built bulkers) . 

**Regulation Ready:** 

- All VesselsLink-sourced ships meet **IMO 2025 EEXI** standards 

- Get free **CII Rating Forecasts** with every inspection report 

Your 4-Step Purchase Plan via VesselsLink Global 

1. **Find Your Ship:** 

   - Filter 5000-30000 DWT bulkers at vesselslink.global  

- Sample Listing: "2015-Built 38k DWT Ultramax – $12.4M. 4x30t cranes, Tier II engine. Location: NingBo 

2. **Verify & Save:** 

   - **Free Route Profit Analysis:** We calculate ROI for your lanes (e.g., Jebel Ali→Mumbai cement run: 22% annual return) 

   - **Halal Financing:** Connect to Islamic marine lenders (60% of our Gulf clients use this) 

3. **Inspect with Local Experts:** 

   - Surveyors in **Singapore/Jakarta/Dubai** (cost: $3k-$5k) 

   - Priority access to **Class ICS/CCS reports** 

4. **Sail in 45 Days:** 

   - We handle flag transfer, crew sourcing, and bunkering 

Why 9/10 Asian Buyers Choose Us 

Conclusion: Your Port to Profit Starts Here

For SEA and Gulf investors, secondhand bulk carriers from China offer the fastest path to halal maritime returns. With **193+ bulkers sold to Asian clients in 2024**  

Ready to Board? 

➔ **Explore Available Ships: vesselslink.global 

➔ **WhatsApp : +(33) 626831926 

➔ **Email : contact@vesselslink.global 

*“Don’t chase the mega-ships. Buy smart, earn fast, and scale when you’re ready.”*