Asia Energy Logistics has acquired two handysize bulkers from Clipper Group for $20.6m, the company has confirmed.

The Hong Kong-listed company said it had agreed to acquire the 32,000-dwt Clipper Selo and Clipper Panorama (both built 2011).

Asia Energy Logistics said it has subsequently secured period charters of between 23 to 25 months for the two vessels from an unnamed charterer.