Panamax bulkers have been changing hands like hot cakes over the past couple of months, and the names of some buyers are beginning to emerge.

Danish owner-operator Norden was this week reported to have sold the 75,700-dwt Nord Neptune (built 2006) for $8.4m.

Brokers reported that India's SNP Shipping Services has bought the Japanese-built bulker, which has Finnish-Swedish ice class 1C certification.