London-listed Goldenport Holdings has sold a 2009-built bulk carrier to Marshall Islands-based Zenith Shipping for US$9.345m.

The vessel, Alpine Trader, was delivered to its new owners on Nov. 5. Net proceeds from the sale will go towards repayment of debt secured against the vessel, according to Goldenport.

Goldenport currently owns seven dry bulk vessels, made up of 6 supramaxes and a post panamax, and five containerships ranging between 970teu and 5,551teu.

In June, the company revealed itself as an acquisiton target for an unknown buyer however the party involved and Goldenport's independent directors were unable to reach and agreement.