Norden has confirmed it has sold four bulkers during the past month, which it says is part of its strategy to become a more asset-light business.

Two 77,200-dwt geared panamaxes Nordkap and Nordpol (both built 2002) have been sold, the Danish company confirmed.

Brokers last week reported the vessels were picked up by unknown Chinese buyers for $7.25m each.

Norden also confirmed it has sold its 58,800-dwt supramax Nord Express (built 2007), which brokers say was purchased by an unknown buyer for $11m.